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Oddities Flea Market Returns to Brooklyn Bazaar, Embracing the Macabre

The Oddities Flea Market, a haven for those seeking taxidermy, goth-ware, and unique curiosities, is set to return to Brooklyn Bazaar on September 30. As fall descends with its leafy decay and eerie allure, the market promises to satisfy the cravings for the weird and otherworldly.

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Ryan Matthew Cohn, the mastermind behind this eccentric gathering, has built a career out of dealing in the unexpected and fantastical. From archaic medical instruments to shrunken heads, his collection spans a wide array of oddities that intrigue and captivate visitors.

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Following the closure of the Morbid Anatomy Museum due to escalating rent prices, Cohn and his wife, Regina, launched the Oddities Flea Market in 2016 as a platform to support vendors who lost their market space. This event not only serves as a marketplace but also pays homage to the cultural significance of institutions that celebrate the peculiar.

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Cohn’s passion for collecting dates back to his childhood in Upstate New York, where his fascination with natural history first took root. His eclectic collection, housed in their Greenpoint apartment, includes skulls, mini mummies, and rare books sourced from European markets, creating a unique and macabre ambiance.

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Having appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Oddities and curated House of Wax in Brooklyn, Cohn is no stranger to showcasing the bizarre and compelling. His endeavors aim to provide a space for those seeking historical ephemera and unconventional artifacts, often overlooked in mainstream markets.

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The Oddities Market attracts a diverse crowd, from serious collectors to tattoo artists, all drawn to the array of vendors offering everything from taxidermy to rare antiquities. This year’s edition boasts an expanded lineup of vendors, showcasing the growing demand for the unusual and the obscure.

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With artists, designers, and collectors converging at the market, it has become a hub for those seeking to add a touch of the extraordinary to their lives. The market’s offerings cater to a wide range of interests, attracting not only enthusiasts but also those intrigued by the darker side of aesthetics.

As the market prepares for its second edition, the allure of flea market curiosities continues to grow, reflecting a shift towards embracing the unconventional and the macabre in today’s consumer culture. The Oddities Flea Market stands as a testament to the enduring fascination with the strange and the extraordinary, offering a glimpse into a world where the peculiar reigns supreme.

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