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“WHAT IS MOONCALF?” | Documentary Premiere.

Quiet Lunch — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:32:09 +0000

New York City is historically known for championing artist-led spaces, where freedom of expression and interdisciplinary experimentation were fostered. These projects were not just forefront in generating new ideas, they were responsible for shaping much of the cultural fabric of the 20th century. Following in these footsteps, recently assembled MOONCALF, an incubator by and for artists, was founded in Manhattan’s ...

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Down the Rabbit Hole with Johnny Rozsa at Kates Ferri Projects.

Celeste Rodriguez Perez — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:20:05 +0000

The mica infused concrete blemished with years of discarded chewing gum and the copy and paste architecture of the NYCHA apartments seemed so far away once my body crossed over into The Kates-Ferri Projects. Within seconds of entry, I was engulfed by the alluring and carefree brain of Johnny Rozsa. His exhibit Blowjobs $1 : $5 with lipstick, is an ...

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A LOOK BACK. | The Spring Break 2026 Standouts:

Quiet Lunch — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:45:58 +0000

When it comes to Spring Break, there is an underlying common consensus that it is an art fair that puts the artist and the work first. Spring Break isn’t afraid to take risks and it isn’t afraid to learn when taking those risks don’t exactly work in their favor. This is what makes Spring Break human. It is this growth ...

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Artist in Conversation: Olivia Gossett Cooper

Lalo Mackenzie — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:48:12 +0000

New York’s conceptual art scene has a rising starlet with work worth lingering exploration: Olivia Gossett Cooper. Her practice delves into the mediums of abstract expressionist paintings, and found-object installations, that feel both instinctual and pointed. Quiet Lunch caught up with her after one of her latest exhibitions, Five Below. A group show put on by Marinaro Gallery in collaboration ...

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Kevin Sabo “Cosmopolitini” Opens at Kates-Ferri Projects.

Quiet Lunch — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:14:50 +0000

KATES-FERRI PROJECTS is pleased to present Kevin Sabo’s second solo exhibition at the gallery, titled Cosmopolitini, from Friday, September 18 to Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the reception taking place Friday, September 18, 6-8pm. Setting his newest series of paintings and ceramics in the glorious New York City, Sabo finally answers what many have asked about his ladies in drag: where are they from? The artist ...

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A Yearly Delight: The 2026 Critics Choice at Ki Smith Gallery.

Eva Gretskaya — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:32:29 +0000

If one can brave the mirages of moist heat and warm rain of New York August, they just might end up at 170 Forsyth Street, home of Ki Smith Gallery. At this time, the gallery is proud to present its 2026 juried group show: Critics Choice. With 24 artists ranging in age, background, and medium, the show brings together a ...

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kamsakii.+* x “Third Strike: A Fusion of 80’s Dancehall and Japanese Dub.

Quiet Lunch — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:10:40 +0000

Kamsakii's "Third Strike" melds 80's Dancehall and Reggae with Japanese Dub, creating a unique sound. It combines the Lovers Rock style of Jamaican artists with the confident vibe of Dancehall legends. Influenced by Japanese artists like Natsu Summer, it pushes the boundaries of Reggae and Dub into innovative, new territories.

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Five Below at Tribeca’s Closing

Quiet Lunch — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:00:20 +0000

On the second Friday of this August, the closing showcase for Five Below drew in art-fans under the last dregs of Summer’s heat. Hugged between buildings, the lingering heat dispersed into Marinaro Gallery on 86 Walker Street, notched into east Tribeca. The gallery housed paintings and mixed media works from twenty-five artists. Marinaro Gallery recently moved to this new space ...

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Gallery Tour at Gladwell Projects This Saturday.

Oceana Andries — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:03:40 +0000

On August 15th, 2026, The Creative & Commercial is hosting a gallery tour in Jersey City with curator Christiana Ine-Kimba Boyle. The event features six solo exhibitions by various artists, showcasing diverse themes and artistic expressions. Visitors can gain insights into these distinct practices from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Kates-Ferri Projects Maintains Summer Presence with Damien Davis’ In The Cut.

Akeem K. Duncan. — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:30:20 +0000

As we hit the midway mark for the summer, the art world is at a low hum with a lot of the creative community still taking the month off before Armory Week whips us all back into our usual frenzy. But in the middle of this traditional lull, Kates-Ferri Projects is still making some noise with an eye-catching window front ...

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Stoops, Sirens, and Stickball Feels at Home in Sunset Park.

Quiet Lunch — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:32:45 +0000

What becomes of a neighborhood’s soul when its stories begin to fade? Stoops, Sirens, and Stickball are the language of a neighborhood. Generations gathered on stoops, shared stories, and friendships began. Sirens wove their way into the rhythm of daily life. Music filled the streets, food brought families together, and stickball transformed blocks into playgrounds, where imagination turned the neighborhood ...

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Arthur Banach Encourages Us to REINVENT at Loudmouth.

Danielle Rowe — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:07:05 +0000

“All that you touch, you change. All that you change, changes you. The only lasting truth is change.” — Octavia Butler As Octavia Butler wrote, change is the only lasting truth. We hold the capacity to change in countless ways, and in turn, to change those around us, and the world we inhabit. REINVENT is the first solo exhibition from ...

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KYNE’s “Mozzarella” is Only a Sign of Things to Come.

Akeem K. Duncan. — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:19:53 +0000

There is something wonderfully off-kilter about KYNE’s flow and her general approach to music. The listener can tell that she’s having fun but also taking her craft seriously. The way she slips in and out various pockets of rhythm and weaves together warm stretches of melodies automatically puts “Mozzarella” in our summer rotation. “‘Mozzarella‘ is a romantic song disguised as a ...

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GOLDY’s New Single “I Know Now” Hugs Your Ears and Heals Your Heart.

Akeem K. Duncan. — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:48:36 +0000

Relationship studies have shown that it takes an average of eight years to get over your ex. Granted, we all take our own time to heal and this study is an educated generalization at best but one common thread amongst the broken hearted is the rumination that comes with separation. Sometimes with that rumination comes a painful relooping of traumas ...

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JUNE’S TEETH: 32 Reasons for US to Smile by Theo Mighty at CIA Gallery.

Quiet Lunch — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:46:32 +0000

In celebration of this year’s Juneteenth holiday, Quiet Lunch and the C.I.A. (Center for Information Alternatives) have teamed up to present JUNE’S TEETH: 32 Reasons for US to Smile By Theo Mighty. A curated excerpt from Mighty’s expansive and ongoing portraiture series, The Way Home, this exhibition serves as a handcrafted reminder that a great portion of America’s History is ...

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Ryan Bock Fires Up America’s Candles: “Young Americans” at Satellite Art Show, NYC.

R Blake Miller — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:19:49 +0000

“According to Lieutenant-General Sir John Bagot Glubb, empires historically begin their decline at the 250 to 300 year mark. “Young Americans” is Ryan Bock’s new exhibition commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, opening July 4th, 2026.” That was how the artist announced his upcoming exhibit, where wieners will be served alongside a diverse program of fellow ...

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The Morean Center for Clay Debuts Solo Shows: “Dé Aquí, De Allá” & “Happy Birthday Stinky!”

Quiet Lunch — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:56:12 +0000

Spirits were high at the Morean Center for Clay in the warehouse district of St. Petersburg, Florida during the opening of two of their best solo shows this year: De Aquí, De Allá by Alexia Benavent-Rivera, and “Happy Birthday Stinky!” by Jenny Day. The chatter of the attendees caused the air of the old train station to hum like the ...

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Q&A: “Fresh Squeezed 10: Emerging Florida Artists” at the Morean Arts Center.

Lalo Mackenzie — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:07:36 +0000

The Morean Arts Center rests in the perpetually sun-rinsed downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. This year the Morean celebrated its 109th year and became a legacy institution. But with Amanda Cooper at the curatorial helm, they don’t intend to rest on their laurels. Fresh Squeezed 10: Emerging Artists in Florida, their latest showcase, best exemplifies this effort, featuring eight budding artists ...

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Q&A: Laura Weyl Stages A Requiem for the Camera at CIA Gallery.

Akeem K. Duncan. — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:18:34 +0000

One of the main driving forces in art is instinct. Not to say that process, technique and even intent each play a significant role in whole sacred ordeal. However, as an artist, there is something about having an innate feel for your work that allows sparks to fly. Exploring the nuance of analog artistry, Laura Weyl‘s Requiem for the Camera ...

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INTERVIEW | Curator Micaela Giovannotti’s Embodied Narratives Appeals to the Naked Eye at Kates-Ferri Projects.

Quiet Lunch — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:52:50 +0000

Embodied Narratives is a bawdy (yet contemplative) streak through the Lower East Side gallery scene. Kates-Ferri Projects’ latest show serves its audience eleven contemporary artists with a crisp sapidity. The show features primarily 2D works of varied sorts, from oils, to panty hose—yes, you read that correctly—textiles, to a video piece that invades viewers’ perception and plays with the limits of “2D”. ...

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