Use Me, I'm Fragile at The Future Perfect

The Future Perfect, the design gallery with a space on Great Jones Street in NoHo, has opened its latest New York exhibition, Use Me, I'm Fragile. The title states the show's tension plainly: objects made to be touched and used, yet delicate enough to break.

On October 7, the gallery posted a walkthrough video on its official Instagram account. Managing director Laura Young leads what she calls a "very fragile tour" of the exhibition, moving through the space and presenting the work. The clip closes with a thank-you to John McMahan, who, in the gallery's words, took a hit for the sake of the video. It is a light-handed introduction that matches the show's wordplay.

The Future Perfect is known for presenting contemporary furniture, lighting and objects that sit between design and art. A show built around fragility fits that territory well, inviting visitors to think about how we live with things we are afraid to damage, and whether handling them is part of their purpose.

For readers who live nearby, the gallery's location makes it an easy addition to a walk through NoHo, SoHo or the East Village. The walkthrough video on the gallery's Instagram offers a preview of the atmosphere and the pieces on view.