New York Artifacts as Art

Strolling through Soho last weekend we saw a booth with New York "artifacts" displayed in shadow boxes. Old razors, eyeglasses, glass bottles, smoking pipes: would you hang these objects in your home as art?

Do you collect any of these objects? Does seeing these items framed make you think twice about them as artwork?

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The razors could be really cool in a bathroom.

I also like the ones composed of mixed materials. I think I'd rather put my own items together, though. I'd guess that's true to many of us who love this blog!

posted by percent on September 24th 2009 at 5:51pm
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Absolutely, yes. Friggin love it.

posted by kdkaboom on September 24th 2009 at 9:20pm
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YES! it reminds me of the victorian curiosities set out for display, only like an urban safari. i had some old 1950s razors once, i wish i'd kept them for this very purpose. xo

posted by xoxotoe on September 24th 2009 at 9:39pm
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I live in NYC. And about a year and half ago I found this stand. Sometimes you can get really lucky and find a cool piece. They are great for housewarming or birthdays and are “reasonably” priced. I have purchased about 3 different pieces for gifts. Every time I have family in town we hit up this stand. Really nice brother and sister that work the it. Great post.

posted by DanielK on September 25th 2009 at 9:12am
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Love it. I own my own frame shop and have framed all kinds of mementos for people. I have 4 old razors of my Great-Grandfather framed in black with a silver fillet and black suede hanging above my toilet.

posted by 34 on September 25th 2009 at 12:44pm
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Yes! We 'Bitches on a Budget' LOVE the spirit of this post-- we're totally into reusing, editing, and assembling all those free/cheap/strange objects the city offers everyday. The wackier the better. Recently we did a little vase full of old, tarnished scissors. www.bitchesonabudget.com

posted by budgetbitch on September 28th 2009 at 5:23pm
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