Yvette Mayorga's 'The Magic Tchotchke' sculpture edition benefits Illinois refugee rights organization
On March 31, 2026, Yvette Mayorga, a Chicago-based artist, will unveil a special sculpture titled The Magic Tchotchke (2026) through ART FOR CHANGE's online platform. This initiative combines art sales with a charitable cause. A total of 25 pieces will be sold, with proceeds going to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), which champions the rights of immigrants and refugees in Illinois. Mayorga's work features her signature maximalist style, merging elements from Rococo figurines and retro household items. It also reflects her earlier installation, Magic Grasshopper, displayed in Times Square, New York. You can only buy it at artforchange.com.
Key facts
- Yvette Mayorga created The Magic Tchotchke (2026)
- The limited edition sculpture consists of 25 pieces
- Sales benefit the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
- The work launches on March 31, 2026
- It will be sold through ART FOR CHANGE's online platform
- The sculpture reflects Mayorga's maximalist style
- Inspiration comes from Rococo-era figurines and antique tchotchkes
- The work relates to her earlier installation Magic Grasshopper in Times Square
Entities
Artists
- Yvette Mayorga
Institutions
- ART FOR CHANGE
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
Locations
- Chicago
- Illinois
- United States
- Times Square
- New York