Rhode Island’s Largest Archive of Decision-Paralysis Relief Tools ™
~ As seen in the Boston Globe ~
QUERI is an archive of novel decision making tools that may provide users with temporary decision-paralysis relief. Our collection—the largest of its kind in Rhode Island—began in 2014 and currently contains around 200 items. While aesthetically adjacent to fortune-telling, paranormal study, lie detection, and astrology, our objects—with some exception—tend offer concrete answers.
The most basic implements—double-sided coins, marked stones, dice, and sticks call back to the earliest days of cleromancy. Modern items use gravity, liquid-based dice agitation, and magnetic fields to simulate—or perhaps provide proof of—psychic activity.
Spinners
Electronics
Cards, Dards, and Dice
Biometrics and Temperature
“We were worried about progressing an important project. The advice reassured us we were on the right track and we were able to move forward with confidence.”
— Victoria Hayward, Company, Place [company-place.co.uk]
Events & Press
We’re currently rebuilding the events and press archives; back soon!
Thanks to all our partners, performing artists, and host venues: Ace Hotel Brooklyn, Baby Baby Explores, Dye House, Gallery Night Providence, The Media Archaeology Lab at UC Boulder, and Miho Hatori.
If you’d like to host a QUERI event, please get in touch today.