Folio II · The Permanent Collection

    The Catalogue

    A complete index of artefacts presently catalogued by the Curatorial Trust. Cards may be turned (figuratively) to reveal the abstract on file. Acquisitions in progress are marked accordingly.

    MAI–001
    MMXIX

    Domestic Hubris

    The Self-Aware Umbrella

    Abstract — MAI–001

    An ambulatory canopy possessed of strong feelings regarding meteorological appropriateness.

    Domestic Hubris

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    Domestic Hubris

    The Self-Aware Umbrella

    PLENARY
    MAI–002
    MMXXI

    Civic Appliances

    The Democratic Toaster

    Abstract — MAI–002

    A countertop appliance which subjects each slice to formal parliamentary procedure prior to browning.

    Civic Appliances

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    Civic Appliances

    The Democratic Toaster

    EidolonPARIS · MMXX
    MAI–003
    MMXX

    Spectral Goods

    Perfume for Ghosts

    Abstract — MAI–003

    A delicate fragrance developed for spectral entities concerned about lingering impressions.

    Spectral Goods

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    Spectral Goods

    Perfume for Ghosts

    pardon —CONTRITE
    MAI–004
    MMXXII

    Domestic Hubris

    The Apologetic Doorbell

    Abstract — MAI–004

    A chime mechanism overcome by remorse upon activation.

    Domestic Hubris

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    Domestic Hubris

    The Apologetic Doorbell

    CENSORIOUS
    MAI–005
    MMXVIII

    Domestic Hubris

    Sentient Cutlery Set

    Abstract — MAI–005

    A six-piece flatware service possessed of strong nutritional convictions.

    Domestic Hubris

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    Domestic Hubris

    Sentient Cutlery Set

    soonUNHURRIED · MMXXIII
    MAI–006
    MMXXIII

    Sensory Misfires

    The Procrastinating Alarm Clock

    Abstract — MAI–006

    A timepiece with an evolving and largely vague sense of urgency.

    Sensory Misfires

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    Sensory Misfires

    The Procrastinating Alarm Clock

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    MAI–007
    MMXX

    Sensory Misfires

    Existential Bathroom Scale

    Abstract — MAI–007

    Reports mass in terms of meaning, regret, and unrealised potential.

    Sensory Misfires

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    Sensory Misfires

    Existential Bathroom Scale

    tarte tatin,3rd April,rainingSOUVENIR · MMXVII
    MAI–008
    MMXVII

    Domestic Hubris

    The Nostalgic Refrigerator

    Abstract — MAI–008

    A cold-storage unit specialising in the recollection rather than the preservation of comestibles.

    Domestic Hubris

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    Domestic Hubris

    The Nostalgic Refrigerator

    9 mm · INWARD
    MAI–009
    MMXIX

    Sensory Misfires

    Reverse Binoculars

    Abstract — MAI–009

    An optical instrument that renders the proximate disturbingly proximal.

    Sensory Misfires

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    Sensory Misfires

    Reverse Binoculars

    TUESDAY— last —VOLKOV · MMXXIV
    MAI–010
    MMXXIV

    Temporal Misadventures

    The Mediocre Time Machine

    Abstract — MAI–010

    A chronological apparatus of limited but consistent ambition.

    Temporal Misadventures

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    Temporal Misadventures

    The Mediocre Time Machine