MoonLab 42

MoonLab 42 Tbilisi / NYC
Satellite of 42, family-owned concept store from Tbilisi, Georgia.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,Our little shop will be closing at the end of December. This decision was not made lightly. W...
12/08/2024

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Our little shop will be closing at the end of December. This decision was not made lightly. We never thought of MoonLab as a forever project. When we started the shop in 2020, the only rule we set for ourselves was that we would keep going as long as it wasn’t stressful. Over the past year, the shop has been running mostly on enthusiasm, and love for the community and the space that we created, with very little financial backup. Although we still strongly believe in the importance of our mission, we can no longer justify subsidizing the operations.  

We have a lot more to say than what instagram’s word count allows, so we put the details in the post. Please swipe to read them. Note, the online store will remain active.

Thank you, thank you all a million!

To celebrate all that we have gained in the last few years, we’d like to invite you all to our last event, the annual holiday party ✨ The event will take place in our hallway on Saturday, December 21st, from 4 pm to 7 pm. We will keep you warm with a hot beverage and good company. Let’s drink a toast to our friendship 🥂

Cheers,

John & Ruso
Team MoonLab

P.S. The circus isn’t leaving the town - we’re still in Harlem, so holler if you miss us!

🎺 Friends and neighbors, join our annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 21st between 4pm-7pm! We will provide some ...
12/04/2024

🎺 Friends and neighbors, join our annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 21st between 4pm-7pm! We will provide some good tunes, good company and a warm beverage to keep you warm ✨

On Saturday  brought some alchemy to our little hallway. From funerary jewelry-inspired mask repoussé earrings and studs...
11/19/2024

On Saturday brought some alchemy to our little hallway. From funerary jewelry-inspired mask repoussé earrings and studs with beetle wings, to exquisite personal works on paper, Rocío transformed our space into a sneak-peek into her art studio ✨

We’d like thank everyone who came out to celebrate RIMA Jewelry with us, it was a truly lovely evening! For those of you who couldn’t make it, the show is up through Saturday and you still have a chance to see the works.

The exhibition is a part of ✨ On Wednesday, 11/20, Rocío will be at the store from 12:30 to 2:30 to engage the visitors in a special writing and mailing exercise for those of you who appreciate a beautiful card in the mail 💌 you can also meet the artist on Saturday, 11/23 for the closing event, 4-7. Attendance is free and open to public 🌝

P.S. most works on display are for sale. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

From November 16th through 23rd we will be hosting Rocío Inès Marsyas/RIMA Jewels  with the collection of work PRIVILEGE...
11/02/2024

From November 16th through 23rd we will be hosting Rocío Inès Marsyas/RIMA Jewels with the collection of work PRIVILEGED INTIMACY. By setting up the work in a narrow gallery, RIMA designed an installation to recreate the delight and wonder of visiting an artist’s studio. The works on display consider the concept of intimacy as an honored closeness; to receive from a position of disarmed attention. The artist will present 24k gold repoussé masks, additional small metal sculptures, jewelry, and limited edition works on paper.

The exhibition, which is a part of will be celebrated with three events: The opening party will take place on Saturday, November 16th from 4:00 to 7:00. On the following Wednesday, November 20th, Rocío will be on site between 12:30-2:30 with richly printed reproductions of her work for a writing and mailing exercise. And lastly, we will host the closing event on November 23rd between 4:00-7:00. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Read more on our website (link in bio).

Attendance is free and open to the public. We are looking forward to seeing you there! 💫

Cheers,

John & Ruso

Hey dog parents and dog appreciators! We now carry this adorable set of dog postcards for your dog friends from  🐕‍🦺🐩🦮🐕E...
10/13/2024

Hey dog parents and dog appreciators! We now carry this adorable set of dog postcards for your dog friends from 🐕‍🦺🐩🦮🐕
Each postcard is illustrated by a different Georgian artist. You can get a single card or a set of 11 in store or online 🦴

📢 Did you hear the news? Our tiny shop is now a part of  collection of NYC secrets in her new scavenger hunt guide book ...
09/24/2024

📢 Did you hear the news? Our tiny shop is now a part of collection of NYC secrets in her new scavenger hunt guide book “Secret New York City: a Guide to Weird, Wonderful and Obscure”. We had the pleasure of hosting Rossilynne’s book preview party on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who came out, you made it a beautiful evening! A special shout-out to who brought perfect treats to the party: delicious artisanal ice cream 🍰 check out for Jane’s latest ice cream offerings.

You can now find the book at our store 💫

We’re so psyched to present the wonderful  to you! Tutu is an artist from Tbilisi, Georgia who’s known for her primitivi...
09/10/2024

We’re so psyched to present the wonderful to you! Tutu is an artist from Tbilisi, Georgia who’s known for her primitivist paintings depicting mundane lives of people in cities. We’ve collected her handmade ceramic pins for you 💘 find them at the store this week (and online this weekend)

We’re off to our motherland of Georgia from August 5th through September 5th to introduce our little boy to his loud Geo...
07/27/2024

We’re off to our motherland of Georgia from August 5th through September 5th to introduce our little boy to his loud Georgian family. We will travel, enjoy slow times, meet our artists, select fun things for you, and show you around the country. Follow our stories for updates!

That said, the shop will be closed while we’re gone, so you have until August 3rd to swing by for any personal wants or gift-giving needs before we jet off. We can’t wait to bring you new offerings in the fall when we reopen in September 💫

In other news, our lovely friend and MoonLab’s team member, the sweetest Mari is moving to the West Coast. Yesterday was her last day at the shop. We are so thankful for her friendship and generosity and are excited to see what she’ll do next. We are wishing her smooth sailing 💗

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming posts and newsletters, we have some fun events planned for you.

Thank you again for your support, it keeps our skinny ship afloat.

Cheers,

John & Ruso

It’s time for MoonLab’s annual summer party! We’d like to thank you all for supporting our hallway over the past couple ...
07/07/2024

It’s time for MoonLab’s annual summer party! We’d like to thank you all for supporting our hallway over the past couple of years, and invite you over for some Doo-wops, cool beverages of your choosing, and good time! Bring a friend and come over on July 20th, 4:00-7:00. Attendance is free and open to all!

Cheers,

Ruso & John

We are pleased to host a fundraising exhibition featuring artwork created by KS Lack () for her hybrid chapbook, Kyivsky...
06/02/2024

We are pleased to host a fundraising exhibition featuring artwork created by KS Lack () for her hybrid chapbook, Kyivsky Waltz: a love story, published by Finishing Line Press. Kara will present her limited edition letterpress art from the book, followed by a reading of selected poems on a nearby rooftop. From the author: “Kyvisky Waltz is my attempt to show Ukraine as I experienced it at age 22: alone, completely lost, unable to communicate; yet somehow managing to find a home and people to love in a new nation with an old history. With this book, I hope to remind people that Ukraine has been—and always will be—much more than a war zone. All of my proceeds are being donated to .for.ukraine , a non-profit dedicated to providing Ukrainian humanitarian aid.”

The exhibition will take place at MoonLab 42 from June 15th to June 22nd with an opening event on Saturday, June 15th, from 4:00 to 7:00. KS will read from her book at 5:00 and 6:30. Attendance is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,We are so pleased to host an exhibition of your favorite natural dyer  in our tiny art hallwa...
05/13/2024

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

We are so pleased to host an exhibition of your favorite natural dyer in our tiny art hallway! The series Spring Ephemerals is inspired by the quick emergence of Spring blooms and the short life cycle in which to experience their splendid beauty and color.

The exhibition will take place from May 25th through June 1st, with an opening event on Saturday, May 25th from 4:00 to 7:00. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Cheers,
John & Ruso

Hi, John and Ruso here! As some of you may know, both of us have full-time jobs and we run the shop as a fun side gig. I...
03/15/2024

Hi, John and Ruso here! As some of you may know, both of us have full-time jobs and we run the shop as a fun side gig. In the upcoming days John is going to get super busy, so we will have some great folks hold down the fort for us🏅you can still spot us at the shop on Saturdays 💫
Heads up, there’s a transition period during the next few weeks, and the shop schedule will be a bit patchy. Please be patient with us as we’re trying to figure out this new milestone in MoonLab’s history! And keep your eyes peeled for updates in stories.

Thank you 🙏🏼

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Address

405 W 145th Street
New York, NY
10031

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+16315224142

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