🌆 Discover Memory and Meaning in Chinatown!

Join us for The Grief Gallery: Objects of Longing and Belonging, a captivating series of walking tours and gatherings focused on the profound impact of everyday objects on our memories, identities, and sense of place.

📅 Chinatown Walking Tour (Friday)
This guided tour will delve into the personal, cultural, and emotional significance of everyday items. Kicking off with a pop-up installation from The Grief Gallery®, we will stroll through Chinatown, examining what elevates certain objects to “iconic” status—from timeless design pieces to culturally grounded items.

📍 Meeting Point: Welcome to Chinatown - The Hub, 115 Bowery
🎟️ Admission: Free (RSVP Required! Limited Spaces available—please cancel your RSVP if you can’t attend!)

This enriching experience invites you to look beyond just the design and functionality of objects, recognizing their personal, cultural, and emotional layers.

At the heart of this experience is The Grief Gallery®, a participatory art project by curator Charlene Lam, which emphasizes objects not merely as artifacts, but as living entities filled with meaning and significance.

🔍 Explore:

• How objects navigate between the practical and the symbolic
• The journey of specific items becoming “iconic” in various personal and cultural narratives

Upcoming Events:

• Chinatown Walking Tour – Saturday, May 16 (11:00am–12:30pm)
• Chinatown Walking Tour – Saturday, May 16 (2:00–3:30pm)
• Grief, Arts & Design Gathering – Saturday, May 16 (2:00–3:30pm)

💻 ONLINE OPTION: Unable to attend in person? Join our free monthly gathering on Zoom on ⏰ Wed May 27th, 2pm ET.

🔗 Learn more about The Grief Gallery
🔗 Reserve your spot now!