Mixing Eras: Designing for the Long Table with Lexa Glade Design

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
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.

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