1.     Between 2008 and 2011, Tim ran the Exchange. This involved interviewing people about their routines (commuting, grocery shopping, laundry, what you usually have for breakfast, etc.) (note: this step could be done in person, or over the phone. It was also presented as a show at the Meme Gallery in June 2010.)

2.     Tim then made a number of presents based on what people told him. These took the form of books, sculptures, images, plays... no image available.

3.     He then gave them to the people he interviewed--either by mailing them, or arranging to meet them at one of their routine locations (on a subway platform, at your grocery store, etc.)

4.     Each gift was designed specifically for that person.

select all     Want to have your own Exchange? Then click here to see the "anywhere do-it-yourself" version.

deselect all     All photographs on this page (c) Ben Messinger and Jane Messinger, 2008. Organized by Tim Devin, 2008-2011.