Journal

Hi everyone!

We are happy to announce the launch of our Journal section along with our revamped website. Over the past 3 1/2 years of Special Special, we have presented 19 exhibitions, numerous in-person and digital events, and in-house editions. Behind all of these projects, there are many behind-the-scenes conceptualizations that we have never shared. Whether you are just getting acquainted with us or have been with us along the journey thus far, we hope you will discover a lot of fun and insightful content! The Journal page on our website will be a singular platform...

Beginning Fall 2020, Special Special hosts a residency for plants you associate with another person. This is an artist residency for your plants who embody characters of a person. 

Ever water your plants and wonder what has happened with the friend that hastily moved away and left the little cactus on your window sill? Reminds you to call your mom when you look at the money tree your parents bought you when you moved into your first apartment after college. Wonder if you will ever run...

Show and Tell is a periodically published selection of digital artworks sent directly to your inbox. 

The program began in March of 2019 with the intention of distributing and surfacing (or re-surfacing) digital art works. The projects range from being based in the browser, as apps, and as various downloadable file types.

These works live on-line in a constantly expanding network where the amount of information, materials, and means to create increases at an incredible rate. This expansion creates an opportunity for more discovery and availability of ideas, but it also creates a space...

Volume 2 of Afternoon Tea and Jam Sessions streamed live on specialspecial.com on Wednesday, August 19th at 3:00pm EST. Viewers were invited to brew themselves a cup of tea, put their feet up, and tune in!

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Artist Britt Moseley served up sounds and tea via his STP1000: Synthesizer Teapot, with Special Special founder, Wen-You Cai in attendance at Special Special gallery.

The STP:1000 Synthesizer Teapot is a fully functioning teapot and analog synthesizer. It is capable of playing...

For nearly four years since Special Special opened, the metal gate that comes down over the front door every evening at closing time, has been left as a blank canvas to the street. This was not the result of a lack of ideas; perhaps, it was due to an overabundance of them. However, no opportunity seemed a more appropriate occasion to extend the invitation for fresh gate painting than when we heard of Che-Wei Wang's new painting tool.

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The artist was featured in the group exhibition...