Two things for Artsy Tuesday

Julia Smith

04 Mar 2025 — 1 min read

Item 1: New, material

Want to continue sending love toward La La Land? ➡️ Today is the last day to bid on items in the latest Still I Rise auction, and this one is a fundraiser for LA wildfire relief.

Dozens of artists have given a HUGE and stunning array of ceramics, clothing, prints, puzzles, seeds...some very special potential gifts for yourself or someone you care about. Imagine the toucan print in a baby's nursery! Or the Department of Invisible Labor tote on the drooping shoulder of your beloved work spouse!

Snapshot of just a few of the auction items laid out in the grid, including a blanket woven with a message about liberation, a gold necklace, a smiling chef modeling an apron she's giving away, and more — Just a few of the items on offer. Make sure you scroll far down the grid if you go browse, because the goods are interspersed with political memes. I might have stopped after the first six or so. Luckily, I knew from Meenal Patel's newsletter that she had contributed a painting. When I didn't see it at first, I doubled back and realized I'd missed a ton of beautiful things.

Item 2: Upcycled and priceless

The Dani Starre lightning bolt shirt reminded me of the end of this Alyson Morgan post, which reminded me that I want to get into visible mending.

Maybe you want to join me? ➡️ Let's both request this book from our local library.

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