Smoking Section

Things take time. We have been discussing this since Gotham began.

Today, Thursday, November 6, is the opening of The Smoking Section, a group exhibition curated for Gotham, celebrating the ashtray as both a ritual object and a cultural symbol. RSVP here. If you can’t make it tonight, the show will be up through the end of the year. There are so many amazing pieces it will be hard to decide which one to buy.

For Gotham’s first commissioned group show, over 40 artists and designers were invited to consider this connection and produce their own interpretation of this everyday object. The result is an exhilarating, inspired collection of one of a kind ashtrays ranging from functional to conceptual; playful to profound.

Cannabis and art have an intrinsic connection, present in cultural movements throughout history. From the countercultural revolution of the 1960s and 70s to the conceptual art practices of today, cannabis has long fueled creativity and expanded consciousness. Artists, musicians, and writers alike have embraced it as a catalyst for bold, experimental work. The Smoking Section continues this lineage, exploring the enduring relationship between cannabis and creative expression through a diverse range of materials and perspectives.

The Smoking Section opens November 6th, 6-8pm
Gotham Gallery, Gotham Chelsea
146 10th Ave at 19th Street