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we have a gallery!

we're an nyc based art collective that owns and operates a gallery with two physical locations in the les. in terms of advice i'd say only work with people you genuinely like or that seem like good people. also don't be closed off to showing new people's work, the fine art world is soooo exclusive and gross and pretentious and it can be really easy to fall into perpetuating those same values so we think it's really important to try and stay as open as possible. for example if someone asks how they can show their work at your gallery actually tell them and review their work with a genuine interest. and if possible start the gallery with your friends, it makes the whole thing a lot easier :)

@allstnyc

Nov 7, 2024

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depends on the city ig?

where i am, there’s a big open gallery art event the first saturday of the month. you can just walk from gallery to gallery downtown for the evening. it’s easy and encouraged to talk to a gallery manager. they are there to tell people about the space, so you can walk up and literally say “tell me about this place!” and off they go. i often find that an artist or two is hanging around them as well at which point you can strike convos ab their experiences and inspiration and all that also helps to drag a friend or two so it’s not as much holding a drink in the corner, but remember most everyone who goes to events is there for the social aspect, and is more than willing to chat with like minded people. if someone looks interested in something you find interesting, just ask them about it (:

@rodeoshrimp

Apr 18, 2024

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Showing up to friends’ artistic endeavors

It feels nice to have people show up! You see something cool and you learn something new!

@honey

Apr 13, 2024

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Believe that someone is thinking about you when you think about them

I got an IG follow and message last night from a girl I knew in MIDDLE school (12+ yrs ago). I haven’t talked to or seen her since then, but she’d often pop up in my mind, the last time being just a few days ago. All I remember is that I used to enjoy talking to her. the first thing she said in her message was that for some reason, she’d think about me often, and also, for no particular reason… we barely knew each other back then So, we decided we’re gonna hang out soon - don’t know why, but it just feels right. 🔮

@bilalbikile

Feb 22, 2025

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Rural living

Spent a month in a cabin in a rural town in Washington state and fell in love. Spent my days gardening, writing, cooking, working out with logs and trees, just living the most simple life. Being back in a city makes me sick to my stomach now and capitalistic 🤮. It sucks.

@bilalbikile

Nov 14, 2024

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Shadow boxing in the kitchen while you cook

it’s only right that you practice your 2-piece while frying a two piece

@bilalbikile

Feb 24, 2025

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