Photos by Rita Thompson On November 6, Gotham unveiled The Smoking Section, its first fully commissioned group exhibition, turning its Chelsea dispensary in New York into a gallery-grade showcase of contemporary craftsmanship and cannabis culture. The free opening invited the public into a space that already carries the aesthetic of a design-forward art gallery. It’s clean, … [Read more...] about The Smoking Section: Gotham’s Celebration of Cannabis Ritual and Contemporary Craft
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NEWYORK Brings Recreational Cannabis to the Hudson Valley
Ty Johnson, owner of the High Lounge in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. on February 28. Photo Credit: Patrick Oehler via Poughkeepsie Journal. Nearly a year has passed since New York legalized recreational cannabis. Since then, recreational cannabis has made its way to the Hudson Valley with the opening of Monogram Coffee Shop and Dispensary and the High Lounge in … [Read more...] about NEWYORK Brings Recreational Cannabis to the Hudson Valley
New Museum Evokes Emotions While Educating and Entertaining Audiences About Cannabis
Large neon sign welcoming guests into the museum is one of the many photo-ops. Photo from Time Out. It’s time to change the way we see museums and cannabis. An unusual pair with different vibes, putting the two together creates the ultimate experience while providing a deeper understanding of the plant. Located in New York City is a unique, interactive, and … [Read more...] about New Museum Evokes Emotions While Educating and Entertaining Audiences About Cannabis
5 Instagram Artists to Enjoy While Stoned
Written by Rita Thompson Photo by @Artbyjaneshea Cat's outta the bag: stoners like art. For some, a trip to the art museum while stoned offers a chill environment to ease stress and check out some pretty pictures. For others, like renowned visionary artists, Alex Grey, cannabis is a creative tool that allows for inspiration, and release from the aesthetic … [Read more...] about 5 Instagram Artists to Enjoy While Stoned
Do This High: Visit the Cam Life Exhibit at the Museum of Sex
By Samantha Wahl Fishnet stockings, stylish bondagewear, fur, boas, and spiked heels are some of the garb modeled by visitors of the opening for the Museum of Sex’s new exhibit, Cam Life: An Introduction to Webcam Culture. That was expected. Cammers themselves made up a large percentage of the guests. But so did people leaving their 9-to-5s, photographers, art … [Read more...] about Do This High: Visit the Cam Life Exhibit at the Museum of Sex