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Lucy Sparrow Creates Felt Replicas of Urban Storefronts in New York Installation

exhibition · 2026-03-14

Artist Lucy Sparrow has produced an installation featuring hundreds of felt sculptures that replicate items typically found in urban convenience stores. The work is displayed in a storefront location beneath the Standard, High Line hotel in New York City's Meatpacking District. Sparrow, who identifies as a 'feltist,' recreates various types of shops including chip shops, bodegas, and adult stores with meticulous attention to detail. This installation continues her practice of transforming everyday commercial spaces through textile art, contributing to contemporary discussions about consumer culture and materiality.

Key facts

  • Lucy Sparrow created an installation of felt sculptures replicating convenience store products
  • The installation is located in New York City's Meatpacking District beneath the Standard, High Line hotel
  • Sparrow recreates various shop types including bodegas, chip shops, and adult stores with detailed accuracy

Entities

Artists

  • Lucy Sparrow

Institutions

  • Standard, High Line hotel

Locations

  • New York City
  • Meatpacking District

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