A Meerkat Art Cafe

The modern term “gallery” is derived from Italian word “galleria”, which originally means corridor.

In the 16th century, European nobility began displaying their art collections in the corridors of their residences, such as the corridors of the Uffizi Palace. By the 19th century, institutions for collecting, displaying, or selling works of art began to appear in France, and they were still referred to as “art corridors.”

We have continued the classic corridor format in the outer space of A MEERKAT, arranging artworks and art pieces along the walls. In the inner space, we adopt a style similar to a host's reception room to accommodate more significant collections and salon events.

We aim to establish a dynamic equilibrium in this multifunctional space that hosts various elements—art and everyday life, familiarity and wonder, order and dynamism, retro and future. Centered around a hand-brewed coffee sharing bar, the space leans towards the future as it approaches the core, while the periphery embraces classical influences. We seek to explore and establish a spatial language that blends both the antique and the modern.

During the day, busy individuals, assuming different roles, awaken their authentic selves at A MEERKAT through art and coffee. As night falls, the space transforms with side-pulled curtains creating a more intimate and enveloping atmosphere. The ceiling's light membranes adjust to a sunset mode, signaling the start of a deeper journey. New roles are about to unfold on this stage.

When we look back at yesterday's world or gaze at the stars, we are actually seeking the truth deep within our hearts. Perhaps amidst Shenzhen's fast-paced life, the subtle glow of art is easily overlooked. We hope A MEERKAT can become a true starting point in the concrete jungle, and at the same time, be a gravitational field for artists, attracting more shining art and people, to rediscover that era when stars sparkled brightly.