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NYC Artist Turns Wedding Day Litter into $25 Cubes
10 Jul
Summary
- Artist sold 50 cubes of trash collected outside MSG.
- Items included cigarette butts and an ovulation test kit.
- Buyers from 30 countries purchased the 'Pocket Garbage'.
Artist Justin Gignac successfully sold 50 cubes of "Pocket Garbage" for $25 apiece, collecting discarded items from public streets near Madison Square Garden following a July 3 ceremony attended by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The collection, titled "NYC Pocket Garbage: Not Invited Edition," included various objects like cigarette butts, bottle caps, and an ovulation test kit, and sold out within a day of being listed online on July 8.
Buyers from approximately 30 countries purchased these unique souvenirs, showcasing the fervent demand from fans. Gignac, who has been running his "New York City Garbage" project since 2001, has previously sold over 1,700 cubes of collected urban detritus, commemorating various cultural moments.
The rapid sell-out of Gignac's items underscores the immense dedication of Swift's fanbase, known for their significant spending on memorabilia. This phenomenon was further exemplified by other listings, such as "MSG air" offered at a substantially higher price, demonstrating a broader trend of fans seeking tangible connections to significant events.
