“Eso no se toca” (That’s not to be touched) is a phrase kids raised in Latin households know all too well. Supermarket Gallery leans into that mischievous, nostalgic feeling in its new group exhibition, Eso No Se Toca, opening this Friday at La Sala in Hoy Como Ayer (2212 SW 8th St), offering an intimate encounter with ceramics, sculpture, and meaning in our everyday lives.
“Eso No Se Toca refers not to rules and time‑outs, but to ideas of rebellion, nostalgia, and a maddening desire to hold something precious or simply pretty; to touch what we aren’t supposed to,” the gallery statement reads. It’s a powerful sentiment: a slap‑hand memory, the weight of discipline, fused with the delight and restraint that accompany objects we treasure.
Curated pieces by Hannah Banciella, Noah Farid, Sarah Ferrer, Samantha Ferrer, Brett Olivieri, and Victor Urroz push us to recognize the intimate roles of form and function: vessels that once held flowers or coffee, decorative busts and figurines, personality‑driven sculptures. As the statement emphasizes, “the artist and audience create the meaning of an artwork, whether the object itself is made to hold flowers, keep your morning cafecito warm…or invoke the importance of a special occasion.”
This exhibition does more than display ceramic craft—it activates Miami‑shared memories. Eso No Se Toca conjures that universal domestic scene: the slipper‑wielding mother, the prized trinket hidden behind glass. Yet it’s also about legacy. “We hold them when we receive them, and keep them behind a glass door…never touching them again.” In our hands, these objects transform into containers of shared identity, family lore, and cultural sentiment.
The selection of artists is striking for its range. From sleek, minimalist vessels that recall modernist austerity to playful, color‑soaked forms that spark joy, the sculptural works speak both to personal histories and broader reflections on ritual and memory. Each artist draws from Miami’s multicultural roots, shifting domestic landscapes, and intergenerational curiosity embedded in the city’s character.
Presented by Supermarket Gallery—an experimental nomadic space founded by Maria Gabriela Di Giammarco, Mario Andres Rodriguez, and Jahi Khalfani—the exhibition continues their ethos of playful, authentic dialogue. Supermarket’s approach is a “reaction to the pretense and exploitation of certain narratives…and fosters a diverse community grounded in mutual respect, empowerment, authenticity, sustainability, and cooperation,” according to their ethos.
Located within Hoy Como Ayer—revered as the salsa mecca of Calle Ocho since the late ’90s and re‑tooled in 2024 with a renewed focus on Latin cuisine and communal space—the venue offers the perfect setting: a living‑room–style bar, crafted cocktails, small plates, and a space that feels both convivial and ceremonial.
Too Much Love Magazine is proud to be the media sponsor for Eso No Se Toca.
Buenos días to curiosity: come for the punchy ceramics and sculptural surprises, stay for the atmosphere and voices behind each piece. Don’t touch, but do feel everything.
Save the Date
- When: June 27–August 15, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, June 27 | 6–9 PM
Where: La Sala at Hoy Como Ayer, 2212 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 - Artists: Hannah Banciella, Noah Farid, Sarah Ferrer, Samantha Ferrer, Brett Olivieri, Victor Urroz
- More info: supermarketgallery.com
