The Free Store: A Concept for Recessionary Times

Images from Stylelist The Free Store, located in the heart of New York's financial district, is free and it is also an art project that has become a social experiment. Started by two artists, with a grant from the September 11 fund, it is a statement on greed and need and the spirit of the times. Planned before the recession, it has struck a chord with the visitors that have been coming non-stop since its opening. Everything is tagged "I'm free", and there are shirts, books, shoes and knick-knacks on the shelves at no cost. ...