How did the relationship with Salvage One come about?
MN: I’ve always loved what they do. Last summer I was in there buying some chairs and struck up a conversation with a staff member. They were looking to do something new with art. They really liked my work, and thought it would be a good fit with what they do, so I brought them a piece called “Pope and Change.” They took the piece and built this crazy installation made with old church items, like organ pipes and metal railings. It was totally unexpected, but I loved it! I liked their vision and mission, and that kind of sold me on the idea of showing this series there. C: You’ve got other projects lined up after this one — tell us about the Melissa Auf der Maur show, and how you came to curate that. MN: I’ve known Melissa since we were teenagers, when she used to dress me up in girly clothes (and I still need to get those pictures back). She has a new album coming out this year, and a film called “Out of Our Minds” that goes with it, which she made with filmmaker Tony Stone. I’m worki
