Make Your Own Lucky Bracelet with Cj Hendry: New York special exhibition Pastel 2026 is here!
String one yourself and take it home! 😍
Summary
- Popular artist Cj Hendry will present a new solo exhibition, “Pastel,” in New York from August 6 to 16, 2026.
- The venue will feature a giant pastel bead pool where visitors can string together balloon dogs, smiley faces, and other charms to create their own bracelets.
- The exhibition will also show classic paintings and offer branded merch such as caps and T-shirts for sale.
- This special exhibition is being organized jointly by Salon 94 Design and art market expert Magnus Resch.
For many, one of New York’s most talked-about art events right now is contemporary artist Cj Hendry, who has more than a million Instagram followers. Known for her hyperrealistic drawings and large-scale interactive installations, the artist has something exciting in store for August 2026. Created by Cj Hendry in collaboration with Salon 94 Design, the Pastel exhibition will take place on East 89th Street in New York from August 6 to 16. Its main attraction is a giant interactive pool filled with pastel beads, where visitors can make their own bracelets or necklaces by hand.
Step into the giant pastel bead pool
At the heart of the Pastel exhibition is a giant bead pool that you’ll want to jump right into. Filled with beads in soft pastel shades, it also hides Cj Hendry’s signature visual elements, including the adorable juju, Balloon Dog, and lively flowers and smiley faces.
Visitors are invited to do more than just look: reach into the pool, choose their favorite pieces, and string them on the spot into one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces, or small charms. By handing creative control to visitors, this concept perfectly continues the artist’s long-standing intention of bringing her work closer to the public.
Limited-edition merchandise and hyperrealistic drawings also on view
Alongside the playful interactive installation, the exhibition will also feature Cj Hendry’s striking hyperrealistic drawings and classic graphic prints. Fans can also look forward to a range of lifestyle merchandise launching during the exhibition, including hats, T-shirts, acrylic keychains, as well as beautifully made jewelry storage boxes and leather trays. Prices have yet to be announced, yet the practicality and collectible appeal of these pieces alone already make you want to add them straight to your cart.
For more than a decade, Cj Hendry has been accustomed to speaking directly with the public through social media, outside traditional institutions. This time, she says that stepping into a gallery space on East 89th Street serves as a bridge between the world she has built and the traditional art world. Salon 94 Design was similarly drawn to the strong connection and interaction she shares with her audience, leading the two to co-curate this fun cross-disciplinary exhibition.
The exhibition will be open daily from August 6 to 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re planning a trip to New York in mid-August, remember to add this fun destination to your itinerary. You might even take home a lucky beaded bracelet of your own.
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