Cosey Fanni Tutti's personal archive heads to Hull

Cosey Fanni Tutti is a well-known performance artist, musician, and writer who will soon open a new exhibition in Hull. She is most famous for being a founding member of Throbbing Gristle, a band that started in Hull in the 1970s and is considered the creator of industrial music. The exhibition, called 'Incognito,' will be held at Humber Street Gallery and will feature a variety of items from Cosey's personal archive. These include films, vinyl records, costumes, and other rare materials that have never been displayed before. Hull City Council announced that the exhibition will run from 3 October to 25 January, giving people plenty of time to visit and explore Cosey's work.

Throbbing Gristle first became active in 1975 and was known for its experimental and sometimes shocking music and art. The band included Cosey Fanni Tutti and Genesis P-Orridge, among others. A famous black and white photo from 1978 shows Cosey and Genesis in their Hackney garden in London, surrounded by dolls' heads and barbed wire. Cosey is seen with shoulder-length hair and a fringe, looking off to the side, while Genesis leans against a brick wall in a leather jacket. The exhibition will focus on the different identities Cosey created while working in the glamour industry between 1973 and 1981.

Throbbing Gristle was active from 1975 to 1981 and then reunited from 2004 to 2010. Their unique style has influenced many other artists and bands, such as Soft Cell, Nine Inch Nails, and Ministry. Cosey, who is now 73 years old, was born in Hull but currently lives near King's Lynn in Norfolk. The exhibition will give visitors a chance to see rare and personal items from Cosey's career and learn more about her impact on music and performance art. People interested in her story can also find more information online or through the BBC News app. The show promises to be a fascinating look at the life and work of one of Hull's most influential artists.