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Ramya Yandava's avatar

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.

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Kelsey Rose's avatar

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. ❤️

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Avery Warkentin's avatar

As someone who was obsessed with all things miniature as a child, this is unbelievably cool to both 8 and 28 year old me.

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Kelsey Rose's avatar

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! ❤️

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India Flint's avatar

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…

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Kelsey Rose's avatar

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!

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Marie Leduc - Making & Meaning's avatar

Thanks for introducing me to the Museum of Drawers. What a wonderful work!

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Kelsey Rose's avatar

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!

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Betty Carlson's avatar

Another fascinating article, as always. My stomach turned a bit at the mention of the toenail, but otherwise I enjoyed every minute!

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Kelsey Rose's avatar

That confirms my decision not to post a photo of the toenail then!!

And thank you for your kindness, Betty!

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Rose Florence's avatar

This is so well-timed - I’m researching a piece about miniatures in art. I’m going to feature your findings!!!

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Kelsey Rose's avatar

No way!! I really can’t wait to read your writing! ❤️

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