Come As You Really Are
Join the loudest presentation of our quiet pastimes
Hetain Patel invites you to join Come As You Really Are.
Every day, millions of us dedicate time to our favourite hobbies; as a way to express ourselves and be creative. Whether you make it, modify it or collect it, we want to hear from you. The loudest presentation of our quiet pastimes, Come As You Really Are presents objects that have been lovingly created by people across the UK.
Fill out this short form to tell us a little about yourself, what you do in your spare time and why you do it. The form takes about 2 to 5 minutes to fill out. We can’t wait to see what you share!
Come As You Really Are is a nationwide project with exhibitions taking place across the UK from 2025 - 2026.
The first exhibition was staged in Summer 2024 at Grants, a former department store in Croydon, London. The exhibition closed on 20 October. Find out more about the inaugural exhibition here.
An updated version of the BSL film is forthcoming.
If you have any questions about how to join the project, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (below) or contact hobby@artangel.org.uk.
Commissioned and produced by Artangel.
In partnership with
Factory International, Manchester
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool
Museum of Making, Derby Museums Trust
National Festival of Making with Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Barnsley Civic
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, Sunderland
CCA Derry~Londonderry
Hospitalfield, Arbroath
Tate St Ives
Supported by Artangel’s Guardian Angels.
With thanks to Creative Lives.
Artangel is generously supported using public funding by Arts Council England, and by the private patronage of The Artangel International Circle, Special Angels, and The Company of Angels.
BSL translation by Ahmed Mudawi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Terms and Conditions
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