During the exclusive preview for members at the Museum of Modern Art’s eagerly awaited exhibition, focused on the temporality of interacting objects, one question dominated the evening: where did the curator find those exquisite shoes?
The curator, whose name slipped from memory amidst the allure of complimentary champagne, donned footwear that captivated all present. The attendees, familiar with a variety of stylish shoes such as the strappy espadrille, innovative ON sneakers, and the timeless black Dansko clogs, found these particular shoes unmatched. Resembling an amalgamation of Fabelus, Tabis, and Danskos, this mahogany-colored footwear seemed straight out of a Cinderella tale.
As the curator elaborated on the exhibition’s theme of tactile experience, the shoes resonated on the hardwood floors, much to the delight of the audience. “You rarely witness such elegance in a gallery. They seem Italian,” remarked a man resembling Stanley Tucci to Hyperallergic. Realizing the question pertained to the exhibition, he humorously queried his location.
The Tucci-like man’s fascination with the shoes led him to offer his checkbook, asking, “How much?” The curator responded, reminding him of museum protocols, which led to a humorous, albeit unusual, request to purchase the shoes directly from her. His persistence resulted in his removal by security as onlookers watched in amusement.
While this individual faced a lifetime museum ban, others at the preview were equally mesmerized by the curator’s footwear. A young woman from Bushwick feigned fainting, claiming it was due to ZYN withdrawals, hoping to identify the shoe brand until her plan was interrupted. The event continued with guests following the curator’s steps closely, engrossed in the spectacle. MoMA later announced that, following the unexpected footwear incident, all curators must now wear surgical-grade shoe coverings while on duty.
