A unique, curatorial art experiment begun in 1970 by Herbert Distel. In its form, it’s a twenty-story haberdashery storage cabinet that Distel transformed into a miniature museum containing 500 original works of art from artists like Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, Niki de Saint Phalle, and Christo.
The Museum of Drawers is absolutely fascinating—thank you for bringing this to my attention! I love the idea of each artist having their own miniature gallery in a drawer, and the way that the Schubladenmuseum has digitized the MOD is really astonishing.
I love this…and would contribute a tiny cloth+leaf bundle, cooked thoroughly so as to prevent the flourishing of bacteria, but still wrapped so that the contents would remain the province of imagination…
A wonderful contribution! I like that you were considerate of the ongoing health of the entire museum in not wanting to spread any weird microbes to other pieces!
The Museum of Drawers is absolutely fascinating—thank you for bringing this to my attention! I love the idea of each artist having their own miniature gallery in a drawer, and the way that the Schubladenmuseum has digitized the MOD is really astonishing.
Isn’t it such a COOL project? Imagine starting something like that and getting Miró, Man Ray, Picasso, etc. on board. Unreal!
I love the way the digital catalog was done too. An archivist’s dream. ❤️
As someone who was obsessed with all things miniature as a child, this is unbelievably cool to both 8 and 28 year old me.
I was a very crafty child and loved making mini things in clay. Plus, the American Girl Illuma Room--it destroyed me. So I get it! ❤️
I love this…and would contribute a tiny cloth+leaf bundle, cooked thoroughly so as to prevent the flourishing of bacteria, but still wrapped so that the contents would remain the province of imagination…
A wonderful contribution! I like that you were considerate of the ongoing health of the entire museum in not wanting to spread any weird microbes to other pieces!
Thanks for introducing me to the Museum of Drawers. What a wonderful work!
It's a project that has stayed with me for so long! Herbert Distel is still alive and I'm tempted to reach out to him!
Another fascinating article, as always. My stomach turned a bit at the mention of the toenail, but otherwise I enjoyed every minute!
That confirms my decision not to post a photo of the toenail then!!
And thank you for your kindness, Betty!
This is so well-timed - I’m researching a piece about miniatures in art. I’m going to feature your findings!!!
No way!! I really can’t wait to read your writing! ❤️