Deleted Boy - The 21 Pirates

About this event

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 knowLocation: Pixel StudioAccompaning workshop : Build a Game Controller with The 21 PiratesPhysical 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.