In September 2017, Storefront for Art and Architecture invited Midnight Commercial to create a souvenir that captured the essence of a particular geographic area of New York City: Brooklyn Community Board 2. As the ultimate commodity, or record, of an experience, souvenirs are often cheap, a-critical clichés of a landmark, or sense of place. For the exhibition, Souvenirs: New New York Icons, we were asked transcend the traditional, and produce a souvenir that addresses the nascent values of urban life in this community.  Â
Inspired by the various forms of transit, cuisine, and architectural elements surrounding Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Brooklyn Heights, we created a large-scale, modular 3D print reminiscent of children’s model kits. Each of the components are designed to be visually stunning, individual components, or souvenirs.
Selected Press:Â Bedford+Bowery, PAPER
3D Kit Model, Storefront for Art and Architecture
3D Kit Model, side view
“Souvenirs: New New York Icons.” Commissioned by Storefront for Art and Architecture. Exhibition design by MOS Architects. Photo by Naho Kubota. 2017.
Souvenirs: New New York Icons, in progress
Souvenirs: New New York Icons. Commissioned by Storefront for Art and Architecture. Exhibition design by MOS Architects. Photo by Naho Kubota. 2017.