American Vernacular: Art and Objects by Unknown Artists at Ricco/Maresca assembles handmade works born from instinct, function, or devotion—objects outside traditional art history that retain mystery and power. From a 1912 flag sampler to carved coal and Tramp Art boxes, each piece reflects the tactile intelligence of anonymous makers. This exhibition elevates untrained expression, honoring creativity shaped by lived experience, where meaning emerges through touch, memory, and material.
