Delicatessen on 6th is a unique new public art installation in New York City from contemporary British artist Lucy Sparrow that's full of felt items that can be purchased. Although the art installation is stocked with everything from onions to tomatoes to canned beans, none of these products is actually edible but they give people the chance to take home soft sculptures handcrafted by the artist. Throughout the shop, signs help to reveal the many different kinds of felted goods that are for sale, and their prices.
This unconventional retail experience at the Rockefeller Center for a limited time is part of the Art in Focus public art program and represents the sixth of Sparrow’s tactile shops—Sparrow's last installation in New York in 2017 was so popular that the felted items all sold out.
Artful Delicatessen Installations
Delicatessen on 6th Sells Felted Objects by Artist Lucy Sparrow
Trend Themes
1. Felted Art Installations - Take advantage of the growing interest in tactile art by creating unique retail experiences that feature felted sculptures.
2. Art in Focus Program - Partner with public art programs to showcase and sell your artistic creations in unconventional retail spaces.
3. Non-edible Retail Goods - Explore the market potential of selling non-edible but visually appealing products to consumers looking for unique art pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Collaborate with artists to display and sell their felted artwork in art galleries, providing customers with a unique and immersive art experience.
2. Public Art Programs - Partner with public art programs and organizations to create temporary retail installations that offer distinctive artistic products to the public.
3. Craft and Hobby Stores - Stock and promote felted art supplies and sculptures in craft and hobby stores to cater to the growing interest in tactile art and artistic DIY projects.