Wunderkammer NYC

Do you love our show so much you wish you could take a piece of it home with you? Well you can! Thanks to our dear friends at you have a chance to bid on some of the most unique and exotic preserved pieces during their silent auction between performances and presentations. What will you bring home this year?⁠
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Sometimes its what's on the inside that counts 🦴 Here are some of last year's lovely entries in the Bone Zone category created by artists , and ! We can't wait to see what this year has in store 🦴⁠
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One of last year's submissions in the Wearable Wunderkammer category features an insect-studded crown as part of a stunning lanternfly look by ! We love to see paired with fashion, makeup, and performance!⁠
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Wearable Wunderkammer is just one of the many categories you can submit your creations to- be sure to check out the submission link in our bio if you want to enter your work in the show! ⁠
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Our final Best of Category Winner for Wild Card has been coming to our show since the beginnings in 2018, its ! Its been a joy seeing how the themes in Kest's work have been elaborated on each year.

In Kest's words - "This piece catches Baba Yaga's city home (made of taxidermied pigeon and hand cut, handformed steel) come in for a landing in the midst of a block modeled after real NYC tenements. I like to think that those wings would protect the whole block if she happened to be around in a rain storm, or as shade on the hottest summer days, but I don't know how generous you like to imagine Baba Yaga's house as being."

We may not know how generous Baba Yaga's house may be, we do know your generosity is a delight to witness! Congrats Kest!

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Our Best of Category winner for Bone Zone is ! Laura is another first time participant at our show, and her work deeply resonated with us.

She says - "My piece features a roe deer skull with gilded horns/teeth and pearls mounted on black velvet in a Victorian-style frame with dried flowers, as well as a locket with deer hide and hair inside. In this piece, I explore the idea of honoring animals through a sense of intimacy and beauty by including a small memorial token associated with the animal. Using animal bones in my artwork tells stories that connect to human memory and emotion. Viewers also create a physical connection to the piece through the act of opening the locket and revealing the secret memento."

We applaud Laura for her beautifully poignant art, and for her work as an art teacher! We are so honored to have you as part of our community, thank you.

Our next award winner is .taxidermy who got Best of Category in Anthropomorphic Animals. This was Tracy's first time at our show, coming to NYC all the way from Seattle with America's favorite family-The Addams!

She says - "This piece is a love letter to my- no, to OUR family, primarily inspired by the 1964 canon. I am extremely proud of the loving detail I put into each character and I know that Wunderkammer has an audience who will sincerely appreciate it. In addition to the animals I skinned and mounted, each costume, wig and accessory is handmade by myself- with the exception of Morticia's iconic peacock rattan chair.
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Gomez the Squirrel (roadkill) ,
Morticia the Ferret (naturally deceased pet) ,
Pugsley the Gopher (I have a friend in pest control),
Wednesday the Rat (pet store feeder).
Thing (racoon paw)

The humor, tenderness, and details are a reflection of the artist's work and personality-cheers to you Tracy!

We will now be sharing our Best of Category Winners! First up is our Unnatural History category with and his stunning work Ophelia! Nick describes his piece - "This work was created using different dyed animal skins sewn together to create a realistic representation of a conceptual animal I designed. This fictional species is a way for me to express and explore my gender identity." ⁠
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Ophelia also has a blacklight reactive brand, which surprised and delighted our audience upon reveal! We love how fantasy is a powerful element of self expression, and truly appreciate the conversations ignited by Nick's work! ⁠
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Our next artist is , our Second Runner up for Best of Show! Emma's anthropomorphic creations are always a crowd favorite, and full of incredibly specific details.

In her words - "I had the idea of making a circus piece with multiple raccoons. I then thought 'Why not do a 2 headed raccoon that is 1/2 male and 1/2 female'. I really wanted the look of the 1920's with the gangster/flapper outfit and I made sure to include alcohol due to the prohibition. The piece is titled 'The Roaring Sideshow' due to the Roaring 20's. I then wanted the sideshow banner to look simple, but have a slight edge to it. I thought including an x-ray shot of the raccoons was perfect for the time period. Giving the sideshow audience a look into what the attraction is they are coming to see. I feel the sign gives a little more "freak" to the attraction and also resemble what a sideshow banner would look like in the 20's. I used 2 closed mouth raccoon head forms, and modified one of them to make an open mouth. I used a jaw set without tongue in order to place the cigar in the mans mouth. Wires form the "skeleton" of the raccoon, making sure the weight of the 2 heads are balanced, and the body filled with polyfill. The outfit is made by my seamstress. The sideshow banner has been painted with acrylic paint on a large piece of canvas and then was clear coated. I cut individual holes into the banner, placed the lights and hot glued them on. The frame and gold accents of the stage are made with wood. I then put resin on the floor of the stage. I took nice, red velvet material for the curtains of the stage and attached it to the wood with velcro so everything is able to come off. I used upholstery gimp and large tassels to hold the curtains back. The Roaring Sideshow small banner was painted with acrylic paints on canvas, clear coated, and attached with velcro so the piece is able to come off as well. I know that conjoined twins are always the same s*x, but I wanted to make the piece a bit more fantasy and almost have 2 main sideshow attractions together."

This piece and many of Emma's other amazing creations are up for sale on her page, definitely check it out!

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Continuing with our winners, our 1st runner up is ! Molly's work is exemplary in redefining the boundaries of our Wild Card category, and what one would see at a taxidermy show. ⁠
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In her words - "The piece is a print from the body of a rat flattened by a car found in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, in May 2022, and this piece is a gyotaku print of a pigeon that was hit by a car that I found in Williamsburg in the fall of 2022. Some feathers from the pigeon remained attached when I pulled the paper away while making the print. Inspired by Japanese Gyotaku printmaking (originally used by fishermen to prove the size of their catches, before cameras), I make prints from roadkill that I find on the streets of New York. After making a few prints I give the animal a proper burial with candles and music. Later, I make a copy of the print and wheat paste it near the spot where I found the animal. I hope to memorialize the animals that we typically pass over and disregard, and to highlight the beauty in what we typically turn away from." ⁠
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These and over 25 of Molly's works are currently on display at in Brooklyn until January - giving you more chances to can see her work! ⁠
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We are recovering after our big show, and will be spending this week sharing all our winners with you! First up, our Best of Show winner , who proves a big impact can come from a small piece! Here are Katie's remarks about her work - "This is my piece Dirty Dancing and I think it’s kind of obvious where my inspiration came from, I used to be a gymnast myself so start experimenting with sports acrobatic mice poses and then thought to myself 'What is the most iconic lift out there?' and of course immediately thought of Dirty Dancing and this beautiful pair were born. I am a self-taught taxidermist, and I’ve always created my mice in quite a whimsical and cartoonish style. I try as much as possible to steer clear of costumes and like to work with just the mice because I feel like you can really capture the movement if you can see their entire body. Thank you so much for taking the time out to appreciate my work and I hope you all have a wonderful evening oh and remember nobody puts baby in the corner?" Congrats Katie, and thank you for sharing your art with us! ⁠
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🎉TODAY IS THE DAY!

Join us at at 7pm TONIGHT for a taxidermy showcase and extravaganza! 🎟️ Tickets available at the door!

SEE YOU THERE!

Moving like a Sloth 🦥 Our show is happening TOMORROW.

⏰ We will have tickets at the door, but times running out for discount advance tix! https://bit.ly/2023wunderkammer

🎉 See you there!

We are screaming - This year’s show is just 5 DAYS away! This is not your typical taxidermy show. Artwork share a variety of work that takes us through a variety of emotions. The magic that can only happen with art, science, mortality, reflection, and YOU! Join us! Oct 26 in NYC - https://bit.ly/2023wunderkammer

Six days to showtime! Here’s presenting their pieces to our judges panel. Our artists have so many fantastic works to share this year, the anticipation is strong!

🔔 Advance tix get you an oddities gift bag from - and the chance to win VIP tickets to , a book bundle from , or a class from !

🎟️ Get yours in our bio!

We’re always watching 👀 We can’t believe our show is happening NEXT WEEK!

🔔 Don’t forget - advance tix get an exclusive oddities gift bag from , and are entered to win prizes like s taxidermy class from , VIP tickets to , a book bundle from , and more!

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Unicorns exist! And so do many other fantastic creatures, thanks to the art of !

🦌 As our artists present otherworldly brings on stage, our friends will be running a silent auction of the most unique vintage, antique, and curated creatures.

🚨 ADVANCE tickets get you in early for a first look-and first bids!

🎉 Join us on Oct 26 🎟️ https://bit.ly/2023wunderkammer

Our show and party is TEN DAYS AWAY! Are you ready for a curious night of curious delights?

🌟On OCT 26 in BROOKLYN, art, drag, death, and magic come together for a night like no other!

💀Artists present weird and wonderful taxidermy, and bewitching performers heighten our senses.

⏰ Advance tix close soon - https://bit.ly/2023wunderkammer



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We are honored to hear that this evening feels like coming home 💓 thank you to all who make our taxidermy gathering a delight! Don’t forget your tux for this year - https://bit.ly/2023wunderkammer

Our metalsmith does, after all, do the occasional not-Vagabond-metalworks show! Come join me at my favourite* event of the year; I'll be there with Baba Yaga's City Home.

*This is true; this evening feels like coming home, and i wouldn't miss it, even if it is always on a somewhat awkward date for my business.

Happy Friday the 13th, y'all! Still haunted by Sextia N'eight's performance from last year. Let's just say no crumbs were left. Excited to see what she has in store for us this year!⁠
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A glowing performance by Shanita Bump! From coast to coast and host to host, has brought her signature high femme horror aesthetic and spooky performances to stages big and small! We are THRILLED to see what she will bring to our taxidermy stage this year! Are you ready?
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Wunderkammer was created to shine the spotlight on up and coming taxidermy artists in a fun, inclusive environment! Artists take the stage for an interactive presentation of works that will inspire and enchant. Woven with otherworldly theater and drag, its a cabinet of curiosity come to life! And a party 🎉⁠
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📅 Oct 26 in BROOKLYN NYC ⁠
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💀 Advance tix include a goodie bag of oddities ⁠from and drinks from
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Excited to have .no.ring.circus return to our stage this year! They really ate last time 🗡 ⁠

This New York-based performance art ensemble enchants us with a fusion of sideshow and theatre. Their talents have toured across the world, at such places as Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Six Flags, The Box, Company XIV, House of Yes, Theatre Bizarre, and Coney Island USA. And they’ve been audience favorites at Wunderkammer since day 1!

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Gotta catch ‘em all! We are thrilled our friends from are joining us with a silent auction, and sponsoring artist prizes!

🤔 What amazing animals will they bring?

😻 Find put Oct 26 at !

🎟️ Tix at https://bit.ly/2023wunderkammer

If you like the art of , and creativity with a dose of curiosity, Wunderkammer is the event for you! Our taxidermy showcase celebrates visual art and performance in a multifaceted stage show of wonder and magic. Join us Oct 26 at !

🎟️ at https://bit.ly/2023wunderkammer

That moment honored our event as one of the the best things to do Halloween week-come find out what all the talk is about! Watch as over 25 artists from across the nation present their most creative creatures in a taxidermy competition that celebrates the weird and wonderful. Join us for an evening of mythical beasts, curious cocktails, delightful performances, and so much more!

🌟Tix at https://bit.ly/2023wunderkammer

MEET OUR JUDGES! We are thrilled to have join our judging panel again this year! Kate’s work is a huge inspiration to many of our artists. It embodies many of the possibilities of this art form, aesthetically, technically, and emotionally in how it makes us face human connection. Her feedback is invaluable, and we can’t wait to see what she brings to the (judging) table!

Get your tix 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wunderkammer-a-taxidermy-showcase-and-competition-tickets-713796724217

Please consider donating to help Coble Taxidermy Emporium. Their truck and a ton of merchandise was stolen and while insurance will cover the truck, it won’t cover the taxidermy.

Help the Cobles, organized by Kelly Brong Blake and Kali Coble are fixtures not only in the oddities community but also in their hometown Henryetta… Kelly Brong needs your support for Help the Cobles

The Deciever by stuns in black and white! This intricate piece wowed our audience, what delights will be in store this this year? Find out at our taxidermy showcase on October 26! Tickets in bio!