Meg McClenahan 
Contemporary Flea is hosting “Are We Home Yet?”, a home design market featuring curated vintage and contemporary artisans. Featuring 50+ dealers, Contemporary Flea is open from October 24th to October 26th at 210 Hudson Street in Jersey City. Keep reading to learn more about the featured dealers and what to expect at Contemporary Flea.
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Contemporary Flea’s “Are We Home Yet?” is hosting its opening night on October 24th from 5:00PM-9:00PM at 210 Hudson Street in Jersey City. The market will continue to be open from 11:00AM-6:00PM on October 25th and October 26th. This event is supported by Monira Foundation and Mana Contemporary.
Contemporary Flea is curated by Jed Abbi and Krystal Marie, @abbiandmarie, vintage furniture curators who specialize in Mid-Century Modern, Post Modern, and recent vintage pieces.
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In addition to featuring goods dealers, Contemporary flea offers presentations and programming. The Conversation Pit by Sydney Gore will feature “fireside chats” where leading contemporary artists and fresh voices discuss the current contemporary art landscape. Sydney Gore, @cozy.spice, is a published writer and Journalist featured on The New York Times, The Cut, Architectural Digest, and more. Panels include “Rebuilding the Design Media Landscape” from 2:00PM-3:00PM on Saturday October 25th and “the New Rules of Home: Expectation VS. Reality” from 1:00PM-2:00PM on Sunday. panelists include artists, interior designers, clothing designers, and other handmade goods.
Contemporary Flea is exploring the relationship between art and design, form and function. The 12000+ square foot space places artists in conversation physically and through panels that explore the interiority of design. Featured artists like Eri Wakiyama explore the intersection of garment design and illustration. Wakiyama’s illustrations have appeared on brands like Miu Miu and Supreme. This exemplifies the cross-functional relationship between media that Contemporary Flea champions.
Other notable brands and designers featured within the market and panel are Sophie Collé, HEVEN, Lazy Jamie, Sohn, and more.
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“Are We Home Yet?” poses a question that can be explored through attending the Contemporary Flea event. Check out the website for details of vendor participants. Keep up to date on their Instagram for event updates. And buy tickets for Contemporary Flea here.
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