# Auction Site-Inspired Artworks Sentimental Value by Emily Spivack Finds Stories on eBay By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sentimental-value References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1673285/an-exhibition-tells-the-sentimental-stories-behind-ebay-items) & [sentimental-value](http://www.sentimental-value.com/) First a blog and now a [curated art gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arts-every-time-art) of precious modern artifacts--modern in regards to ancient artifacts--Sentimental Value is a collection [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni) items that have a special story behind them. Created by Emily Spivack, a writer based in New York City, Sentimental Value shows just how much art and treasure surrounds people on a daily basis. Inspired to dig deeper while browsing eBay one day, Spivack stumbled upon a picture of one of the sellers. Instead of filling in the blank behind this nameless woman's life, she contacted her and received and interesting tale about the item on sale. Thus, Sentimental Value was born. 23 pieces from the Sentimental Value collection is currently being exhibited at the [Philadelphia Art Alliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillyhead). Spivack observes, "The garments have become art objects. Viewers are provided with a stripped-down set of details, which they use to construct their own narratives." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Curated Artifact Collections:** Creating curated collections of artifacts with special stories behind them, like Sentimental Value, allows for a unique and sentimental art experience. - **Storytelling in Art:** Using art to tell stories and evoke emotions, as demonstrated by Sentimental Value, creates a deeper connection between the viewer and the artwork. - **Online Marketplaces for Art:** Exploring online marketplaces, such as eBay, for sourcing unique and meaningful art pieces opens up new opportunities for artists and collectors alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can leverage the concept of curated artifact collections, like Sentimental Value, to create innovative and emotionally engaging exhibitions. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can draw inspiration from the concept of storytelling in art, as showcased by Sentimental Value, to create unique and narrative-driven fashion collections. - **E-commerce Platforms:** E-commerce platforms, such as eBay, can explore partnerships with artists and art curators to promote and sell one-of-a-kind art pieces with special stories, like those featured in Sentimental Value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Sensory Art Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombay-sapphire-art-auction.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [International Jewelry-Focused Digital Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweler-collective.md) - [Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-room-on-east-79th-street.md) - [Object Design-Explorative Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-secreto.md) - [Collectible Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-hustle-gallery.md) - [Collaborative Jewelry Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-jewel.md)