Deleted Boy – The 21 Pirates

Join us for a three-day audio-visual experience at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.  Deleted Scenes celebrates the iconic technologies that have disappeared from our lives but left a lasting mark on how we think, work, create, and play. From global business leaders and pop-culture pioneers to everyday families, these innovations shaped generations and helped define the future in countless ways. In 2026, we shine a spotlight on one of the most influential devices of all time: the Nintendo Game Boy. More than a handheld console, the Game Boy became a cultural phenomenon, transforming entertainment in the 1990s and demonstrating the power of portable technology to connect, inspire, and influence the world around us.   Good to know Location: Pixel Studio Accompaning workshop  : Build a Game Controller with The 21 Pirates Physical exhibition held at the Guildhall Walsall , A Nintendo Game Boy shell is given to each artist to use as a canvas on which to produce a piece of art. Making a variety of artwork for the exhibition, including music, dioramas, and artwork .  Through nostalgia, innovation, and artistic expression, Deleted Scenes explores the stories behind the technologies we once held in our hands and the enduring impact they continue to have on our culture today.

Deleted Boy - The 21 Pirates

Deleted Boy – The 21 Pirates

Similar events

Whimsical Still Life with Molly Cleaver in EVERY THING MUST GO

Whimsical Still Life with Molly Cleaver in EVERY THING MUST GO

Get creative with artist Molly Cleaver , whose work features in Joe Lycett’s exhibition, EVERY THING MUST GO , in...
Taxidermy in Action with Sarah Burhouse

Taxidermy in Action with Sarah Burhouse

Join professional bird taxidermist Sarah Burhouse for a unique live demonstration exploring the traditional craft of bird taxidermy, where you...
Santa's Workshop at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Santa’s Workshop at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Step into the magic of the season at Santa’s Workshop at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, where little ones are...