This catalogue documents Anissa Mack's exhibition 'Junk Kaleidoscope,' celebrating the twentieth anniversary of her seminal project 'The Fair.' The exhibition and accompanying catalogue delve into Mack's artistic methodology, which draws heavily from American vernacular traditions, folklore, and rituals. Through her work, Mack examines the complex interplay between art history, its valuation systems, and the practice of collecting. This publication, produced for the 2017 exhibition at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, features an essay by curator Amy Smith-Stewart, offering critical insight into Mack's generative working process.

This catalogue serves as a comprehensive record of Anissa Mack's 'Junk Kaleidoscope' exhibition, highlighting the enduring significance of her 'The Fair' project. The publication is expected to be of interest to scholars and enthusiasts of contemporary American art, particularly those focused on artists who engage with vernacular culture and the discourse surrounding art collection and valuation. The inclusion of an essay by curator Amy Smith-Stewart suggests a scholarly approach to understanding Mack's artistic practice and its historical context.