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Hetain Patel: Come As You Really Are

Manchester International FestivalManchester

13–20 February 2027

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Come As You Really Are by Hetain Patel featured thousands of objects created, modified or collected by hobbyists across the UK, and was shown alongside a new artist film. Each hobby represents a decision to commit valuable time to living life on one's own terms in a society dominated by consumerism. The project began with a nationwide call-out inviting members of the public to share the activity to which they dedicate their spare time. Standing shoulder to shoulder with handmade submissions by hobbyists were new and existing works by Patel. The Other Suit, 2015, is a Spiderman suit crafted…

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28 performances
  1. Saturday2027
    BSL interpreted
  2. Monday2027
  3. Tuesday2027
    Relaxed
  4. Wednesday2027
    Audio described
  5. Thursday2027
  6. Friday2027
  7. Saturday2027

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Come As You Really Are by Hetain Patel featured thousands of objects created, modified or collected by hobbyists across the UK, and was shown alongside a new artist film. Each hobby represents a decision to commit valuable time to living life on one's own terms in a society dominated by consumerism. The project began with a nationwide call-out inviting members of the public to share the activity to which they dedicate their spare time. Standing shoulder to shoulder with handmade submissions by hobbyists were new and existing works by Patel. The Other Suit, 2015, is a Spiderman suit crafted at the kitchen table over months, following tutorials on YouTube. It was presented along with Fiesta Transformer, 2013, a robot sculpture built from Patel's first car with the help of his father in the family garage in Bolton. Somerset Road, 2024, a Ford Escort tufted by the artist in the pattern of hi

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