Summary
ADestiny 2fan visited a real-life art gallery in California to see physical replicas of in-game weapons, Ghost Shells, and other artwork. They shared their photos of the officialDestiny 2exhibition, which ran from September 14 through 22, 2024, with the player community.
Art has been one of theDestinyfranchise’s most enduring strengths. Even with the original release in 2014, Bungie’s artists and developers have crafted a distinct and unmistakable visual look for the series that has only grown and diversified over the last decade.The aesthetic style ofDestinyandDestiny 2are so distinct that other games have copied it, with some likeThe First Descendanteven running into plagiarism controversiesover their inspiration.
That same unforgettable art style was worth exhibiting in the real world, at theGallery Nucleusin Los Angeles. User Salted_Biscuit visited the gallery while it was open and shared their photos with theDestiny 2Reddit community. Part of Bungie’s ongoing celebration of the10th anniversary ofDestiny, the exhibit featured dozens of pieces of art for perusal by visitors.
Real-Life Destiny Exhibit Shows Off Physical Replicas of Weapons, Ghost Shells, and More
Some of the highlights from the Gallery NucleusDestinyexhibit included physical Ghost Shell replicas decorated by various artists. Using the distinctive form of the Ghost as their canvas, the artists created graffiti shells, paint-splashed shells, and ones that evoked carnivorous plants. There were also scale replicas of popularDestiny 2weapons, like theSunshot Exotic hand cannonand the Midnight Coup Legendary gun.
Fellow fans thanked Salted_Biscuit for sharing the photos, with some Los Angeles locals lamenting the fact that they missed the event. Others who managed to visit shared their own photos. One photo even showed off a replica of theForerunner Exotic sidearm, which was originally a reference to Bungie’s work on the iconicHaloseries introduced to the game as part of the studio’s 30th anniversary celebration. Some fans were also amused by the special themed drink served at the gallery called “Reveler’s Tonic,” a mix of lime, apple, and grape juice with non-alcoholic curacao.
The presence ofDestinyin the real-world art scene underscores the game’s enduring popularity, as well as Bungie’s artistic chops. The exhibition stands alongside other real-world celebrations of games, including theFinal FantasyDistant Worlds concert series and even events like TennoCon, which celebratesWarframe. As games grow into bigger parts of their players' lives, there’s no doubt gamers will see even more ways their developers bring them into the real world.
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