Oct 31, 2017Several Love Letters, a Glass Vial with Purple Sparkle Hearts, Book of Astrology, PoemsThese are the artifacts of a relationship that took place over 3 months in Los Angeles in 2014. I had been isolated for many years. Due to the nature of my job, which entailed secrecy and working late nights as a sex worker, I hadn’t had any friends or any…Love4 min readLove4 min read
Aug 11, 2017One-linersA lot of times the most poignant and evocative stories we receive are just a few lines. Sometimes even just one. Here is a collection of some of our favorites. We made too many promises too young. He got my time and my money and my advice and my love…Love4 min readLove4 min read
Jul 4, 2017Someone wrote their manifesto in our confessionalA few weeks ago a man came into the museum multiple times over the course of a few days. It should be noted that he did purchase tickets to attend and stayed for long periods of time intently reading and filming all of the exhibits stories. He was very efficient…Relationships8 min readRelationships8 min read
Jun 21, 2017A motley crewHere are a few stories that aren’t out, but it would be cruel to keep to ourselves! Photograph of Coffee and Incense Columbia, South Carolina I used to have a friend, a best friend. She was artistic and funny, and we seemed to click on a lot of things. We both…Creativity6 min readCreativity6 min read
Jun 5, 201710 Things I Hate About My ExWe had a 90s Prom Do-Over last week and we asked event goers what are the 10 things they hated about their ex. They didn’t disappoint. I hate that you ruined Adele for me.Tom Cruise2 min readTom Cruise2 min read
May 25, 2017Men’s Green Merino Wool SweaterNot your average green sweater, this one is an artifact from a relationship that took place in Cleveland, OH between November 11, 2014 and February 21, 2016. We were an odd pairing from the start. He, a 6-foot-2-inch redhead. Me, a 5-foot-4-inch petite blonde. He always had a quirky approach…Love3 min readLove3 min read
May 10, 2017White man and Chicana Woman on a Boat with Sea CreaturesThis commissioned artwork is the artifact of a relationship that took place in Colorado between 1996 and 2016 and the story that accompanies it is just as unique as this sculpture. I met Corey while I was studying for my master’s degree and he was recently returned from Russia, with…Baking4 min readBaking4 min read
Apr 27, 2017Plain Gold FrameOr is it? This is the artifact of a relationship that took place between 1968 and 1970 here in Los Angeles, California. At 28 years of age I had never been in love where it had been a mutual affair. Then I met George at a resort where I was…Los Angeles3 min readLos Angeles3 min read
Apr 9, 2017A very unique Tarot DeckThis is an artifact that comes from a relationship that took place between 1991 and 1992 in Maryland. After high school, I dated this person I worked with who lived in another state. He pressured me to move in with him or he would break it off with me. I…Tarot3 min readTarot3 min read
Mar 21, 2017A SelectionOur collection is larger than what we have space for, but every story is worth considering. Here is a selection of pieces that are behind the scenes now, but maybe not for long. Folder Containing Several Hundreds of Hand Written Love Letters Between Teenagers London, England/New Haven, Connecticut February 2002…Love6 min readLove6 min read
