The newest installation at the Abrons Art Center – OBJECTS OF PERMANENCE – engages the undertold histories of the Puerto Rican and other migrant community labor forces in New York City’s garment industry. This installation, curated by Mellány Sánchez, invites fashion designers to create artifacts for a fictional archive devoted to the life of a garment worker. Inspired by the Saez Velez family story, the installation will also feature historical objects, such as shears and union cards (from our own collection!) and memorabilia from local community collaborators.

Friday, September 8, 2023, 6:00PM - 7:00PM ET