pig zen

HAND-PAINTED EIGHT-INCH CERAMIC PIG, BY GEORGE CHANG FOR AUTO, $125
(via nytimes.com)

"People apparently collect sleeping pigs. It’s a nice little object and a conversation piece that is cool and soothing at the same time." Renata Bokalo - Auto, New York

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loved visiting auto while i lived in nyc. located in lower manhattan, they hold an amazing annual "backyard" sale every april, usually the 1st weekend of the month. they specialize in distinctive and pricey (but not uppity) home goods and select pieces of furniture, but i snagged some lovely screen printed tees out of the bargain bin for $20 apiece. one was a white on black study of cursive lettering and the other, a pink on gray messy grid of new courier overlay. my favorite t-shirts, hands down. i can't recall the name of the designer, but i have not spotted graphics quite as nice anywhere else.

+ lucky mag review of auto
+ auto boutique - meatpacking district of nyc