Long live lower Manhattan
Some of the 72 hours in nyc last week was rightfully eating fast chinese food, looking at art, and being and singing with friends, all within a few city blocks
Who’s to say I would have written this text any differently had I not received so much negative Reddit “karma” from the “burning man community” lol which I bring up as I enjoy all the recent headlines and memes about what’s happening there now. Just over two years ago when @angelik.wiki and I were writing our giant essay for Objects USA, I naively got on Reddit to ask if anyone would be interested in licensing one of their photos after the “mudpocolypse”. Boy oh boy BIG MISTAKE. I majorly I mean MAJORLY got ripped a new one (including a death threat pretty much) by I want to say upwards of 50 ? Maybe more super pissed and extremely offended pearl clutchers, because as an outsider, how dare I speak about and borrow an image of something I wasn’t there to experience myself (tickets range from $500-3000 for fucks sake for one), even though it was all over the news. I got so so so much continuous hate for hours and even days after I posted 🤪that kind of waterfall of rejection would make anyone feel like a total dumbshit no matter how lame the source. In the end we got the image from a reporter who took a photo of the exodus from a drone (he was cool). But who cares, imo it was an excellent metaphor for our “Doomsdayer” essay (one section out of 7), part of which I’m finally sharing snidbits of only an entire year after the book came out (whoops wow time flys). Maybe it’s spiteful, whatever even diet Prada gets it. I went real real easy on em too; the end of the sentence that gets cut off in my second foto reads “…a gentrified, waste-generating playground for clout-chasers and the rich.”
The essay is good, so is the rest of the book so link in my bio to get your hands on one (if you ask nicely maaaaybe I’ll send you a pdf 🤫who knows )
Artwork that we paired with the exodus is by the fabulous and talented @lilahslagerrose whose work is evergreen in this post capitalist wasteland of a world we live in !
Oh yeah and ~ if you like stuff like this ~ go ahead and google the abandoned Audis in the Mojave desert while you’re at it
Color No. (39) | Gran Canaria
Element | Fire
Serving as the chromatic complement to @vincentpocsik 's "Standing with One Oxford in Blue Maple", made of carved and dyed maple, aluminum, resin and lighting elements.
📷: @_loganjackson
#AlkemisPaint
#WeAllHaveWalls
#CradleToCradleCertified
#MineralPaint
#NonToxicPaint
#PaintYourWallsWithRockInsteadOfPlastic
Color No. (73) | Hendrix
Element | Water
Shown here as the vibrant backdrop to stellar works by @francescadimattio and @studio_liamlee at @objects_usa@randcompanynyc .
📷: @_loganjackson
#AlkemisPaint
#WeAllHaveWalls
#CradleToCradleCertified
#AllNaturalPaint
#InteriorMineralPaint
#PaintYourWallsWithRockInsteadOfPlastic
Objects USA - the last chance to view the show that challenges the boundaries between design and art.
Three floors of an array of objects - from abstract to chandeliers and furniture-like pieces - to enjoy. R Gallery, Tribeca.
#objectsusa #rgallery #design #art #contemporaryart
Nearly 100 objects by 55 visionary makers - the triennial exhibition ‘Objects USA’ challenges traditionally understood boundaries between fine art, craft, and design.
Last days to view.
#rgallery #objectsusa2024 #newyorkartscene #reartiste
ObjectsUSA closes tomorrow 💖 I can’t believe it! What an incredible experience and opportunity it has been to be apart of a landmark triennial defining the future of design in America! Wowee! So much love, joy, and excitement has been shared in the space with so many pals! I wish I could include more than 10 photos!! Cos there are so many good memories to share 💖💖 If you haven’t yet, please stop by to see the show! It’s your last day today 💖💖 I could keep going on and on about how thankful I am and how this show changed my work, practice, and life 💖💖💖 but!! I keep it short ⭐️ Endless thanks to @angelik.wiki and @kellieriggs as well as all of the team at @randcompanynyc and @objects_usa 🌱🌱🌱🌱⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you to everyone who showed up to support from near and far 🪽🪽 hugs hugs hugs 💖💖
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#sulobee #sparklefilth #randcompany #objectsusa
When @randcompanynyc approached us to amplify their triennial exhibition, @objects_usa , we were tasked with answering the question: how do we celebrate the humanity and craft behind the work of 55 artists, designers, and makers from across the country in a way that feels both elevated and deeply personal?
We partnered with them to develop a comprehensive content strategy which drove branding and campaign content that told the story of the show. At its core, the exhibition wasn’t just about objects—it was about the people, the process, and the connections forged through craft. We wanted to ensure those human moments weren’t lost.
Sales and community engagement were, of course, our benchmarks, but our focus was to make sure the essence of the exhibition—its humanity—shined through. This collaboration was about more than just amplifying an event; it was about celebrating the hands and hearts behind it.
@objects_usa will be open for just a few more days. View their profile for more information. I am so grateful for this project and the entire team who brought it to life. @dadagoldberg
@objects_usa closes at @randcompany January 9. Help us bid farewell to the 2024 iteration of the landmark design triennial on Wednesday, January 8, 7 PM—
Join @glenn_adamson , curator of 'Objects: USA 2020', and @kellieriggs and @angelik.wiki , co-curators of 'Objects: USA 2024', for a conversation on the evolution of contemporary craft. This discussion will delve into the evolution of the field over the past four years, examining how tradition meets experimentation, the shifting role of maker identity, and the profound legacy of 'Objects: USA'.
Reflecting on key themes, groundbreaking innovations, and the future of craft, this closing event offers a moment to celebrate the enduring impact of the makers shaping our time.
Register now by visiting @randcompanynyc . #americancraft #design #craft #makers #culture
BYEBYE ҉2҉0҉2҉4҉🪽🪽🪽
~~~what a year!!! one of the most amazing years for my career && life!! so many new palz && so much good work was made!!
🧚♂️solo show @brooklynmetalworks
🦋CampFIRE! Queer teen summer camp @metalwerxstudio !!
🌱@objects_usa opening and panel lecture during @nycjewelryweek
⭐️GEMZ show in Rotterdam @currentobsessionmag 🪽Bolo tie symposium and exhibition @everybodysbolos@untmetalsmithingandjewelry
🪽🪽starting my ceramic journey!!! slay!
⭐️⭐️⭐️&& of course literally all that was accomplished with @queermetalsmiths !!! TWO in person shows for @queermetalsmiths — say whaaaa!!! (Forever thankful for my partner in crime @powerfulinpinkbytlc )
🪽&& of course my first museum opening and acquisition!!! @madmuseum@madcuratorial
There are so many photos and pplz I want to thank and include, but only 10 photos allowed 🥲 Thank you to my palz near and far — all the new people I met and friends made.. thank you everyone who supports my work and my growth — please know I am so grateful. && on that note— positivity and love going into 2025!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🪽🪽🪽🪽🪽
