Gift Shop x The Wolfsonian was a pop-up curatorial project and store that explored the distinction between exhibition and retail space.
Challenging ideas about the value of art, the art objects included, singular or in multiples, are reflected by the 19 participating artists’ practices and unique creative approaches to this central idea. Included in Gift Shop are wearables (jewelry and shirts), limited-edition sculptures and prints, and many other exciting small items.
The installation ran at the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum from October 30–to December 22 and featured national and international artists Pip Brant, Belaxis Buil, Marco Caridad, Alex Del Canto, Gianna DiBartolomeo, Michael A. Fernandez, Jose Luis Garcia, Anna Goraczko, Luna Huang, David Olivera, Qinza Najm, Luna Palazzolo, Erin Parish, Devora Perez, Juan Requena, Denis Rovinskiy, Ronald Sanchez, Paul Shortt, and Laurencia Strauss.
About the Curator
Yi Chin Hsieh is a Taiwanese independent curator living and working in Miami. Her research interests include curatorial methods under the discussion of exhibition forms, collectiveness in curatorial practices, and contemporary visual culture in response to the current time. She holds a BFA in Visual Design from National Taiwan Normal University and an MFA in Visual Arts from Florida International University (FIU). She has realized several curatorial projects in the greater Miami area and online.
The Wolfsonian Museum
Located in the heart of the Art Deco District, the museum showcases American and European decorative and fine arts produced between 1850 and 1950. From propaganda posters to World’s Fair memorabilia, the array of objects offers visitors a thought-provoking journey through the modern age.
Regular hours for the museum and The Wolfsonian Design Store + Coffee Bar are open Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday until 9 p.m.; closed Wednesday. Adults $12; seniors, students, and children (6-12) $8. Free for members, State of Florida University System staff and students, and children under 6. Friday nights are free after 6 p.m.
For more information about Gift Shop x The Wolfsonian, click on the following link: https://wolfsonian.org/about/contact/ or by phone 305.531.1001