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As one of the first alternative spaces in New York City dedicated to presenting innovative, provocative work at the intersection of art and architecture, Storefront has accumulated an archive documenting its diverse and influential program of over 280 exhibitions and events dating from its founding in 1982.

Featuring the work of more than 1,500 architects, artists and designers, this material includes a collection of original artwork, as well as over 115 cubic feet of proposals, correspondence, photographs, audio-visual media, and publications that together constitute a unique and underrepresented collection of narratives in contemporary cultural production and design.

The goal of Storefront’s archive is to significantly improve stewardship of and public access to Storefront’s collections.

As a public design resource, the archive serves as a platform for research, ongoing programming, and collaborative partnerships with other resonant collections and organizatio