It's Nice Somewhere's

Paintings and drawings by Jack Lloyd

Wax/ Cire/ Cera by Jake Klotz at Nhà Mình. 

We are excited to present an exhibition from founding partner Jake Klotz titled, 

Wax/ Cire/ Cera. On view through Jan 15th.

The title of the show is lifted directly from one of the produce cartons and offers the word wax, or waxing translated into French and Spanish.  The exhibition consists of a curated selection of just a few of the artist’s collection of produce boxes. These have been collected over the past twelve years. This has always been a side practice of his artwork, but nonetheless, a consistent one. These boxes, which are slightly manipulated have been mostly gathered around Morgan ave, the site of the first Nhà Mình restaurant. At that location the restaurant was surrounded by Italian, Chinese, and Vietnamese owned wholesalers and produce suppliers. These companies consistently get a huge variety of shipments of produce daily from locations around the globe  Each of these suppliers deliver their produce, whether it's jackfruit or strawberries, in a waxed cardboard box with a distinctive graphic and with an individuality all its own. 

These boxes originate from Mexico, China, Vietnam, California, Puerto Rico, etc. The choice for an attractive and easy to identify box exemplifies the need of the purveyor to stand out amongst the competition and the designs showcase a certain amount of pride in their product and company. 

On any day you can still find dozens of these boxes completely different in design and color in and around New York. Some of these designs seem to be lifted from one another, back and forth, like some organic dance. Each one making their own in house alterations to a general design philosophy, in turn creating a shared graphic language. They are such an interesting example of practical design, showcasing a wide array of bold styles and popular iconography.

The concept of waxing these produce boxes comes from the need to protect them from moisture. The waxing strengthens the cardboard and keeps it from getting soggy in wet or humid conditions. It’s especially effective in icy conditions or where refrigeration or hydrocooling are present. The wax coating also extends the shelf life of produce by preventing moisture from getting out, extending the shelf life of the produce by preventing it from drying out. 

July 17th, 6- 10PM - Opening

Nha Mình is tickled to invite EVERYONE to our first ever BIG ASS GROUP SHOW OPEN CALL!

AURAL VISION 9 is a sound and visual group exhibition curated by Laura Craft and Jake Klotz, featuring artwork by Daniel Higgs, Taraka Larson, Jonny Campolo, Jason Tormos and Kenzo Minami.

Please join us here at Nhà Mình for the opening reception on Tuesday, April 1st, from 7-9pm, where we will be serving complimentary flights of small bites as well as beer, wine, and a special signature cocktail throughout the opening.

Following the opening, AURAL VISION performances will begin at 9pm in Trans Pecos, featuring live sets from Paco Cathcart (The Cradle) and Taraka Larson (Prince Rama), with projections from Cable_Visions and tunes from DJ Mandy Weiss, Kerry Lacey and friends throughout! The after party will continue until midnight.

“A Taste of Paradise” opens Thursday, September 26th from 7-9pm, here at Nhà Mình! A group exhibition featuring the concept art behind the upcoming erotic puppet musical “That Paradise Place,” a celebration of sexual liberation, disability justice, and puppet pleasure!

Organized by Abby Lloyd & Chris Retsina in collaboration with Pussypaws Puppetry and Summertime Gallery, “A Taste of Paradise” will showcase a range of playful and expressive works including drawings and sketches, sculptures, and paper puppets.

“That Paradise Place,” (the play) presented by Pussypaws Puppetry and Summertime Gallery, will open at Abrons Arts Center, NYC, on November 1-2, 2024. This freewheeling, erotic live puppet musical spotlights the love, sex, and fantasy lives of artists with disabilities.

Pussypaws Puppetry is an inclusive puppet troupe of visual artists, musicians, and performers with and without disabilities.

Drawing on flyer by Lauren McArthur.

Nhà Mình is pleased to present FARM STAND, an exhibition of works by

Gregg Woolard and Jim Damron.

Please join us Wednesday, June 5th at 7pm for the opening party, where we will be serving beer, wine and a special signature cocktail throughout the night, as well as complimentary flights of small bites from Nhà Mình’s own Fred Hua and Nate Lopez. DJ Slow Pony and friends will be providing accompanying tunes throughout the night.

An afterparty will follow at 9pm in Trans Pecos, with a free live show from New York-based Weak Signal, and special guests TBA.

FARM STAND

It’s mid-to-late summer and you are driving down a dusty, rocky dirt road in the afternoon, the sound of the car on the gravel road mixing in with the music from the radio, hot summer air swirling through the open windows. Up ahead on the left is a simple, roughly thrown together, mismatched bunch of planks with vegetables strewn across the lumber. A tin can with a slot in the top for the cash to go in. On top of the structure is a sign that says Farm Stand.

Tomatoes, not perfect looking but you know they will taste really good. Summer squash, zucchini, corn, perhaps a melon or a few. Every color food here that you need. Farm Stand is a place where trust and honesty meet, free from surveillance. No cameras. A place of surplus bounty. You can linger there, unmoor from the road, delight in the scent of the landscape and take a look around.

Select some vegetables that appeal to you, put some money in the can, and get back on the road, continuing on your journey, thinking about how you will later prepare and savor what you took away from the Farm Stand.

- Gregg Woolard

Nhà Mình is pleased to present AURAL VISION 8, an exhibition curated by Laura Craft and Jake Klotz.

AURAL VISION is an ongoing series exploring the dialogue between aural and visual disciplines through eclectic pairings of artists and performers. Now in its 8th installment, this iteration will feature an exhibition of works from Aliya Naumoff, Brian Chippendale, Erin Weckerle, Ted McGrath, and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.

Please join us at Nhà Mình this Thursday, March 7th for the opening party, where we will be serving beer, wine and a special signature cocktail throughout the night, as well as complimentary flights of small bites from chef Nico Tower. DJ Mandy Weiss will be providing accompanying tunes.

An afterparty will follow at 9pm in Trans Pecos, with a free live show including performances from Brian Chippendale as Black Pus, and a time-based installation by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.

The group cat show

Please join us on Tuesday, April 4th from 7pm - midnight for the opening of this fun group show, featuring cat-related art from Jennifer Sullivan, Rachel Jackson, Ky Anderson, Brian Degraw, Maya Hayuk, Morgan Blair, Bill Donovan, Jake Klotz, Andy Ryan, Josh Bayer, Justin Pollmann, MICHMASH w/ Katya Popova, Shura Skaya, Jef Scharf aka Wolfy pt. II, Clare Hilger, SKEWVILLE, Steph Terao, Ted McGrath, and Margot Bird.

We will be serving complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres throughout the opening, to be followed by an afterparty at Trans Pecos with music from Christine Files as w0rmh0les and a headlining set by Hisham Baroocha as Soft Circle. DJ sets from Kewlharo, Ted Mcgrath and unannounced special guests follow. It’s gonna be a get-down banger! Think Friday on a Tuesday!

Nhà Mình and Laura Craft are pleased to present the 7th installment of Aural Vision, an ongoing series showcasing eclectic pairings of artists working in both visual art and music. Opening Wednesday, August 17th from 7pm-11pm here at Nhà Mình, Aural Vision 7 will include an exhibition of work by Kyp Malone, Josh Wildman, Dr. Evilletown, and Frank Haines, and culminate in live music from Kyp Malone and Garret Devoe, as well as vinyl jams by Ted McGrath. Complimentary appetizers and alcohol will be provided throughout the night.

Aural Vision 7
Wednesday, August 17th
7pm-11pm
Nhà Mình
915 Wycoff Ave, Ridgewood, NY

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All Art works available for sale.

Please contact Nhaminhllc@gmail.com care of Jake Klotz.