COBinet of Curiosities

Creatives Of Blackburn

We are the Creatives of Blackburn (COB), a group of local artists, makers and creatives aged 18-35 who meet monthly at the museum. We have brought together a selection of museum objects inspired by our personal interests to create a new collection of multi-disciplinary works that together re-imagine a traditional Cabinet of Curiosity Wunderkammer*. From folklore to diving and fashion to clouds, the displays you find inside are reflections of us, our experiences and our local communities.

Please take some time to wander through our COBinet, explore the creativity of our members and see where our curiosities lead you…

* A cabinet of curiosities (also called a Wunderkammer or wonder-room) was a small room or piece of furniture where Renaissance collectors stored rare, strange, and wondrous objects from nature, science and art.

COB was co-founded in 2023 by Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery and the National Festival of Making. The group offers a space for like-minded people who have an interest and passion for creativity to come together to socialise and share ideas. We participate in a range of activities including trips, crafts, funded commissions and exhibition opportunities.

Interested in becoming a COB? Please email museum@blackburn.org.uk for further information.