Photographer Xiaoxiao Xu Documents European Cosplay Conventions in New Book
Photographer Xiaoxiao Xu has released a book titled 'This looks better irl' in 2024, published by The Eriskay Connection in the Netherlands. The work explores cosplay conventions in Europe, examining the influence of Asian culture on Western society. Xu captures full-color portraits of cosplayers and includes Instagram story screenshots printed in purple, contrasting public and private expressions. The book highlights the community's inclusive nature, with many neurodivergent participants, and reflects on the relationship between reality and digital representation.
Key facts
- Xiaoxiao Xu is a photographer focusing on cosplay conventions in Europe
- The book 'This looks better irl' was published in 2024 by The Eriskay Connection
- It includes full-color portraits and purple-printed Instagram story screenshots
- The work explores Asian cultural impact on Western society and cosplay subculture
- Cosplay is noted as an inclusive community with neurodivergent participation
Entities
Artists
- Xiaoxiao Xu
Institutions
- The Eriskay Connection
Locations
- The Netherlands
- Europe