Costumes, props and electronics
It was great to go to the launch of the Artangel show “Come as you really are“, last week in Croydon. So many amazing objects in one room. Such a lot of creativity which Hetain Patal managed to bring into one building. The Guardian review writes nicely about the quiet sense of joy which the exhibition offers.
Above is the sword hanging below a sesame st sign and below is the hammer hanging out with Pikachu.
Great fun, I’d highly recommend you go and visit.
I’m delighted to say that 2040cosplay work is going to be in an art exhibition. The Blackcliff slasher great sword from Genshin Impact and the forge hammer from Leo Valdez have been selected to be in “Come As You Really Are“, run by Hetain Patel for ArtAngel.
The show opens on 18 July 2024 with 1000s of objects from hobbyists filling the space of Grants of Croydon in an exhibition that celebrates everyday creativity.
It’s been a lovely experience to take part in and I’m looking forward to going to the opening with Max. Really pleased to see the props get another showing outside of comic-con. Last night at the Cosplay Academy there was a good conversation about getting outside of the pure-con focus that cosplay can generate. So lovely to have this opportunity already. It will be great to see the other exhibits too at the show.
Tickets are free and available now, the show runs from 17th July until 20 October in Croydon in South London. It’s approximately a 10-12 minute walk from either West Croydon or East Croydon train stations.
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