Name: Mixing Eras: Designing for the Long Table
Start: 2026-03-12T15:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-12T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 329 W 18th St suite 503

Mixing Eras: Designing for the Long Table

Join us for an exhibition of works by Laura Letinsky in dialogue with her porcelain collection, Molosco.
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Step into an exhibition where Laura Letinsky’s photographs meet the tactile forms of her porcelain line, Molosco, in a celebration of the long table. Discover how contemporary pieces mingle with vintage and heirloom objects, creating a layered conversation between past and present. Food and drink will be served at 3:30pm, curated by Chef Nick Jirasek. A facilitated conversation with Laura to follow at 4:30pm.

Collaborators:

Lexa Glade / IG @lexaglade

Laura Letinsky / @lauraletinsky

Chef Nick Jirasek / IG @bigfanofyall

Document Space / IG @documentspace

Molosco / IG @molosco_porcelain

MWW Collective / IG @mmw.collective

Laura Letinsky brings her decades-long exploration of domesticity and the every into Molosco. Her work invites pieces from different eras to mindle at the long table, where past and present come together through use, memory, and shared experience.

Lexa Glade curates furniture, objects, and art from the 20th century through today. With over ten years of experience in collectible design, she brings deep knowledge of design history, methods, and materials to her practice. Her interior design studio creates colorful, eclectic, and bespoke interiors throughout Chicago and the Midwest.

Nick Jirasek treates food as a medium for connection, memory, and narrative. Through collaborations with artists and cultural spaces, he creates immersive dining experiences shaped by place and community. His work blurs the boundaries between art, hospitality, and storytelling.

How to Get There:

Car pooling or public transit is recommended if those are accessible options for you. The closest CTA / L stop is the red line at Chinatown ~ 10 minute walk. If driving, we encourage you to park in one of the free lots across the street on Stewart Ave or on Lumber Street (accessible via Canal St traveling South of 18th St). There is garage parking available in the building, but it is very limited and maxes out at one hour. Please see below for a map of parking options.

Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Exhibition of Work
Host: Document Space

Info: A selection of Laura Letinsky's photographs, porcelain sculpture, and dinnerware from her Molosco collection will be on display throughout the day.

🕑: 03:30 PM
Curated Reception, prepared by Chef Nick Jirasek
Host: Chef Nick Jirasek

Info: Inspired by Laura's work and Molosco, a thoughtful menu of snacks and small bites will be served. Paired with a selection of wine and other beverages, non-alcoholic too.

🕑: 04:30 PM
Maker's Talk with Laura Letinsky and Lexa Glade
Host: Laura Letinsky

Info: A maker's talk with Laura will follow, facilitated by Lexa Glade. We'll examine the intersection between her new work and the history of porcelain making and collecting, and how that translates to the modern table.