It brings together thousands of objects that have been created, collected, or modified by people in their spare time—each one a quiet act of resistance in a world shaped by consumerism.
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Fri 11 July & Sat 23 August 2025 – 11:00 am
It brings together thousands of objects that have been created, collected, or modified by people in their spare time—each one a quiet act of resistance in a world shaped by consumerism.
Through a nationwide call-out and in collaboration with galleries and arts organisations, Hetain invited members of the public to share the activities they devote themselves to outside of work and routine.
As part of the 2025 National Festival of Making, withBlackburn Museum & Art Gallerywe will exhibit Come As You Really Are by Hetain Patel, a new exhibition featuring contributions from hobbyists across Lancashire and the UK.
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