Exhibition: David Blandy - Passage of the Soul

Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Date: 3rd February, 10am–6pm

Recent animation, video and installations that investigate themes of cultural identity, inspired by Blandy’s passions for hip hop, soul music, Kung Fu and Manga. The exhibition includes his powerful, Hiroshima based film Child of the Atom, new animated work Anjin and his hacked and customised arcade game Duels & Dualities: Battle of the Soul.

The exhibition includes his powerful, Hiroshima based film Child of the Atom, his hacked and customised arcade game Duels & Dualities: Battle of the Soul and the first part of a new, episodic animation, Anjin which draws reference from 1980’s Franco-Japanese TV cartoon Ulysses 31 (itself inspired by Homer’s Odyssey) and the life of William Adams - the first Englishman to reach Japan and the only westerner to be granted the title of Samurai.

Film Screening: Barefoot Gen and Akira.

Thu 9 Feb, 6 & 8pm 
Anime classics that have influenced Blandy's work.

Eye Opener Discussion

Wed 22 Feb, 1.30pm. FREE
. Join in with an informal discussion about the exhibition in the gallery.

Artist Talk

Sat 25 Feb, 2.30pm. FREE
. The artist will discuss his exhibition and wider practice.

3 Feb – 17 Mar

Mon – Sat, 10am – 6pm daily

Exeter Phoenix Gallery, FREE

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