When Words Just Don't Cut It: Emojis as Art

The text message used to be the quickest way to convey a message, but words are no longer always enough. Friends exchange GIFs in reaction to news, and emojis often serve as the punctuation — if not the entire thought.

At the Emoji Art and Design show in New York City, a celebration of culture and communications come together in honor of the — dare I say it - -Millennials' chosen method of text.

Spread across the open loft space are paintings, photos and installations inspired by emoji. Artists sell emoji-themed goods that one might usually only find on Etsy. From t-shirts to needlepoints of the leotard-clad blonde twins, emoji merchandise leaks offline and into your wallet. Read more...