Subterranean Apartment Gallery, 2010- 2016
Kansas City, MO

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Designed and constructed by Ayla Rexroth, Subterranean Gallery was a hybrid art gallery and basement apartment in midtown Kansas City. Rexroth's role as a curator artist and hostess was expressed though the continuous modification of her apartment to accommodate the installation of art exhibitions.
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Curb Gallery, 2015
New York, NY

Curb is a mobile gallery that exists inside the drawers of a refurbished mid-century dresser. Inspired by the pervasive use of mid-century modern style furniture in New York galleries and art fairs, the exhibition traveled to the sidewalks outside the doors of New York’s most established galleries and museums, and occupied the sidewalk near the entrances. The Drawers displayed artworks by emerging artists It included video works running on battery packs, museum-like vitrines holding ceramic sculpture and miniature installations.

The Hot Tub Dialogues set, 2012
Subterranean Gallery, Kansas City, MO

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The Hot Tub Dialogues lecture series featured artists, architects, and curators who delivered moderated talks from the comfort of a hydrotherapy spa. Guests enjoyed live music, drinks, food, and joined speakers for a swim following lectures.

Deaccessioning the Studio, 2016
205 Hudson St. Gallery, New York

Deaccessioning the studio consisted of sculptural platforms, murals, and a collection of handmade and refurbished house-ware and furniture pieces. An auction was held at the exhibition's opening and as the objects were sold and disappeared, only the formal relationships of the display remained.

Grown Pockets, 2015 -2016
New York, NY

Grown Pockets is a custom tailoring service in the form of pocket extensions and additions to women’s outerwear. Women’s clothing is often designed with small or fake pockets which hinders women’s flexibility while navigating the world. Rexroth offered the free pocket extensions as a way to generate dialogue about unpacking oppressive mechanisms that are designed into life.

All Ages Fort Building Day, 2010
Swope Park, Kansas City, MO

All Ages Fort Building Day was a community event where the public came together to learn ancient building techniques using only honeysuckle tree trimmings. Participants ages three to eighty stacked and wove the branches to create the dome structure that stood for one year.