Glitter, Gags, and a Good Old-fashioned Selfie Show
Picture this: you’re in “Glendale” (the city that never sleeps, but occasionally takes a nap) and the newest paper‑thin, “so‑you‑could‑be‑on‑the‑Gram‑ready” exhibit is calling your name. The Museum of Selfies (yeah, it’s not a typo) is opening its doors, and it’s all about that sweet, sweet art of the solitary selfie.
Opening the Check‑In: The Museum’s Mission
Co‑founders Tommy Honton and Tair Mamedov want you to realize something radical: you don’t need a fancy phone or a fancy angle to snap a story‑telling pic. They’re saying, “Hey, you’ve been doing this for ages—let’s put a museum to it!” The plan is simple: invite everyone to pose like gods and babes, and, frankly, everyone has to take a selfie.
What You’ll Actually Find Inside
- Mirrors galore – the classic “sweeping back‑to‑the‑camera” nostalgia.
- A huge “rooftop” replica of L.A.’s tallest building. Stack a selfie stick, a “I’m afraid of heights” grin, and click; boom—miracle modern art!
- The majestic “selfie magnet” made from tape and floating wings (no, it’s not a Doge meme, but don’t stop laughing).
- Multidimensional tapestries by Darel Carey that look like someone twisted the back of a paper airplane into a 3‑D art piece.
- Art by Rob Vital (Brazil), Joseph Nowak (German‑Canadian), Michele Durazzi (Italy), and a bold Russian safety guide you’ll want to read if you dare strap a selfie stick on your ankle at midnight.
- The infamous monkey selfie that sparked a courtroom drama—who gets to be the ‘constable of selfies,’ you ask? It’s still a hot debate.
- And, because why not? Three blue‑painted Davids with pink cell‑phones and a Game‑of‑Thrones‑style throne built from selfie sticks.
Who’s There?
Guests that pop in include photographers, selfie‑obessed influencers, and even folks like Lori Nguyen, a 45‑year‑old event planner who admitted she’s not in the “super‑young” category. “My selfies, you know, are… not that frequent,” she jokes. Yet everyone, from emotional Nina Crowe (“I take one a day”) to enthusiastic Ally Bertik, can’t resist snapping a pic on the spot.
Why the Numbers?
Did you know that women dominate selfie culture? They’re shedding their silks on the street and on the phone. In São Paulo it’s 65.4 %, New York 61.6 %, and Moscow? A whopping 82 %. Though there’s no official L.A. data, Ally’s pretty sure the trend holds here too.
When Is It Open?
It’s kicking off this Sunday. The plan? A two‑month run in Glendale, with a jaw‑dropping possibility of expanding to the broader U.S., or even making it a global selfie pilgrimage.
Bottom line: If you’ve ever said, “I’ve got a selfie ready.”, get it out here—it’s going to be a whirlwind of fun, plenty of punchlines, and of course, the glorious in-your-face, camera‑taking excitement you’ll crave on your social feeds.
