Girlhood by Ari Brochin Opening Party

Join us at Gotham for the opening of Girlhood, an enchanting exhibition by Brooklyn-based artistAri Brochin! 🌟 Gotham, New York City’s first woman-owned cannabis concept store, invites you to explore the vibrant transformation of The Mezz at Gotham Bowery, which will evoke a whimsical blend of a childhood bedroom and a dress-up fantasy. 🏠✨

Featuringpolka dot walls, zebra print floors, andten signature keychain paintingscrafted in acrylic on wood, Ari shares, "This work is a conversation with my younger self — an ongoing act of collecting the things that would have made that girl happy." 📚💖Girlhoodserves as a heartfelt tribute to every girl who cherished her treasures.

Brochin's artistry spans painting, woodworking, and sculpture, focusing on the significance of objects: why we cherish them, the memories they evoke, and their roles in forming identity. The exhibit features everything fromminiature keychain paintingstolarge-scale worksand a unique sculptural installation. Her incredible talent has been recognized inVogue, and she has collaborated with brands likeFree People,Red Bull,LEGO,Starbucks, andPinterest. 🔍✂️

As part of this one-of-a-kind experience, Gotham and Ari will release alimited-edition Girlhood Keychain Bundle, which includes:

• Two Brochin-designed acrylic keychains (one inspired by Gotham, the other by Girlhood)
• A hand-selected vintage keychain
• At least one handmade resin key on a star-shaped carabiner
  Each bundle is unique, with vintage keychains sourced individually and resin keys crafted by hand in Brochin’s Brooklyn studio! 🎁💫

🗓Mark your calendars for the opening reception:
When:Thursday, July 23, 6 PM - 8 PMWhere:Gotham Bowery, 3 East 3rd Street, New York, NYSpecial Guest: Ari Brochin will be in attendance! Additionally, stay tuned for an exciting keychain building workshop with Ari in August — date to be announced.

👉 Get your tickets here! 🎟