Located in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles, the Museum of the Historically Manipulated Object (MOTHMA) is dedicated to uncovering and celebrating overlooked cultural artifacts. Focused on objects designed to deceive, distort, or challenge perception, MOTHMA reexamines art that history has dismissed or deemed unworthy by conventional standards. By giving space to the misunderstood and the marginalized, the museum preserves not just artifacts, but the experiences, beliefs, and creativity of those outside the mainstream—ensuring that what was once overlooked is now seen, recognized, and valued.