A timely exhibit of props from the 2024 Wicked movie that displays the craftsmanship behind their creation. Props play a crucial role in storytelling but can often be forgotten when engaging with films. Through this exhibit, visitors are encouraged to look closely at the materials that make up the props. Are they what one expects?

The level of detail that goes into prop development, even for objects that will not be seen closely by the public is meticulous. This exhibit offers a rare glimpse into the unseen props that film productions create, and their varying levels of preservation over time. Props were not created to last forever; at institutions like MOPOP, the team consistently grapples with questions of preserving new materials.

Artists: Mutiple uncredited artists and prop makers