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Friday, March 20, 2009

Flight 93 Crock

A handmade and painted crock pays tribute to Flight 93. An example of a household container, this object is striking.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

This is an interesting object. Billed as a collectible tin, it is similar to a lunch box kids would take to school. The tin is made to look like a television with dials and antenna, and the screen displays the constitution, Statue of Liberty, and America flag. Three of the true symbols of America. An actual use for this object is hard to imagine. Obviously, a lunch box is one use, or storage for other items. I'm not sure what the appeal of the tv is to people. Anyone have any feedback on this object?

Saturday, October 4, 2008

911 lollipops anyone?

A candy mold offers the unique opportunity to take

the tribute to the kitchen. Chocolate, candy, or other creations can be created. I wonder if anyone has carried this out?

About My Collection

I've been collecting objects ever since the events of September 11, 2001. My collection can be classified as everyday items that reflect the events of 9/11 in their appearance. Some of these items are defined as collectible items, but the majority were available to consumers as household goods. I have hundreds of objects, and I use this blog to help document and "catalogue" them. A number of themes also emerge and are reflected by my collection. I felt that these objects needed to be preserved and their story told.

Themes:
1) September 11th influenced/impacted all material culture (consumer goods, collectibles, etc) in way that has never occurred (in terms of the extent, types of goods, etc)

2) Connection of remembrance and memorializing to material culture (basically the idea that buying something will make someone feel better and connect them to that event).

3) The story of each object and its purpose

4) The possibility that corporations used 9/11 as an opportunity and motivation to increase sales (it wasn't just about donating a portion of the proceeds)

5) Companies carried out corporate curating. This "process" involves the production of a material good/object tied directly to 9/11, where a corporation implements their own interpretation and ties themselves forever to the events of September 11th. For example, American Express created a book about the impact of 9/11 of their company and employees. This book is their corporate curated object.

6) My collection as the ideal symbol of American consumerism, and my effort in assembling it as being an American consumer

Collecting September 11th - Collecting 9/11 - Collecting 911 - Twin Towers - World Trade Center

Friday, March 20, 2009

Flight 93 Crock

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Lunch Box

Saturday, October 4, 2008

911 lollipops anyone?

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