Presidential Maladies

The Hall of Presidential Maladies is a project by Lena Verderano Reynoso.  Lena is an artist, antiquarian, and scholar. She received her PhD from the University of California Berkeley, and her artistic and academic work is centered around American sideshows and popular culture. Her art has been featured on E! Online, Gawker, the WB, TMZ, Wired Images, the Rumpus.com, Alameda Magazine, Oakland Magazine, and many other publications and newspapers. She has published articles on folklore and Early American amusements in Proverbium, The Early American Review, and many other publications. She lives in Berkeley, CA.
  • Franklin Roosevelt Malady Plate by Lena Verderano Reynoso
    $65.00

    Franklin Roosevelt Malady Plate by Lena Verderano Reynoso

    Lena Verderano Reynoso

    Lena Verderano Reynoso Franklin Roosevelt Ceramic Plate Underglaze, ceramic 11" 2018Food safe, microwave safe One of a kind, hand painted original....

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  • Hayes Poison Ivy Coaster
    $22.00

    Hayes Poison Ivy Coaster

    Lena Verderano Reynoso

    Lena Verderano ReynosoHayes Poison Ivy Coasterceramic, glaze, gold luster, cork4" diameter, cork on back2023 These coasters are part of a President...

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  • Jefferson Buttock Boils Coaster
    $22.00

    Jefferson Buttock Boils Coaster

    Lena Verderano Reynoso

    Lena Verderano ReynosoJefferson Buttock Boils Coasterceramic, glaze, gold luster, cork4" diameter, cork on back2023 These coasters are part of a Pr...

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  • Nixon Stroke Coaster
    $22.00

    Nixon Stroke Coaster

    Lena Verderano Reynoso

    Lena Verderano ReynosoNixon Stroke Coasterceramic, glaze, gold luster, cork4" diameter, cork on back2023 These coasters are part of a Presidential ...

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