Guide Note

Kevin Michael Connolly is a photographer who was born without legs. He uses a skateboard to get around and takes pictures of people as they look from his perspective. Connolly has been presenting his photos in a lecture tour called The Rolling Exhibition since 2007.¹

Fast Facts

1. Born: August, 1985
2. Birthplace: Helena, Montana
3. January 2007: Featured on television news magazine 20/20
4. Skis and skateboards
5. Many photos were taken during trips abroad²
6. Alma Mater: Montana State University¹

Connolly was born without legs. However, many people make erroneous assumptions about why he is legless, which is a main theme of The Rolling Exhibition. Connolly states that individuals he has met have attributed his condition to Thalidomide, a car accident and a war wound.³⁴