OPENING NOTES FROM DAUGHTERS 23th of September 2026, DUMBO , NYC

NOTES FROM DAUGHTERS OPENING WEDNESDAY 23TH, 2026 from 6:30 to 9:30 

 

BACI STUDIO, 55 Anchorage Pl. DUMBO, BROOKLYN ( under the Manhattan Bridge)

Curated by Leah Kagen Elimeliah 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMORIA Casa4 MADRID, SPAIN

MEMORIA

CASA 4, calle Maldonado 59, barrio Salamanca, Madrid, ESPAÑA del 6 al 27 de Mayo 2026

Lola de Miguel presenta en esta nueva exposición grupal,  su primera en España, tres cuerpos de obra que dialogan entre sí desde la abstracción: Memoria sentada, Donde habita la memoria y Memoria zen. En conjunto, la muestra propone una exploración de la memoria no como relato lineal, sino como materia viva: fragmentada, sensorial y en constante reconfiguración.

Memoria zen

El tercer cuerpo es una serie de nueve piezas. Estas obras condensan momentos de meditación, donde la práctica reduce la experiencia a tres elementos esenciales: atención, espacio y presente. La abstracción aquí se vuelve más contenida, más silenciosa. No hay gesto innecesario; cada trazo responde a una economía de intención. La memoria deja de ser acumulación y se convierte en vacío activo, en disponibilidad. Lo que se presenta no es lo recordado, sino la condición que hace posible recordar sin apego.

 

 

Memoria asentada

La primera pieza, de gran formato —superior a los cuatro metros—, se despliega como un ejercicio de “connecting the dots” emocional y pictórico. La superficie está dominada por negros densos, trabajados con pinceladas que oscilan entre lo contenido y lo expansivo. Sobre ese fondo emergen acentos cobrizos y dorados, que operan como vectores de ambición y pulsión vital. El azul introduce una dimensión espiritual, casi respiratoria, mientras que los blancos y beiges articulan un territorio de asentamiento y aceptación. No hay narrativa explícita: la obra se construye como un campo de tensiones donde la memoria se sienta, se posa, y encuentra una forma de permanencia.

Donde habita la memoria

El segundo conjunto adopta la forma de un tríptico. Su origen se sitúa en los paseos de la artista por París, en esos encuentros silenciosos con objetos cargados de historia: una taza, un cuadro, una escultura. Elementos cotidianos que, sin embargo, contienen múltiples capas de memoria acumulada. La obra no representa estos objetos; los evoca. Cada panel funciona como un umbral donde lo contemplado se transforma en huella. Aquí, la memoria no es introspectiva, sino relacional: habita en lo que ha sido tocado, mirado, usado. El tríptico articula esa experiencia en tres tiempos, tres respiraciones, tres formas de aproximarse a lo bello como depósito de vidas anteriores.

En su conjunto, la exposición plantea una cartografía íntima donde la memoria transita entre lo denso y lo ligero, entre lo vivido y lo contemplado, entre la materia y el vacío. Todas las obras, de carácter abstracto, rehúyen la representación directa para situarse en un territorio más esencial: el de la experiencia.

La trayectoria y universo personal de la artista pueden explorarse en su espacio autobiográfico en Lolademiguel.com, y a través de su instagram: lolademiguel_art donde se recogen las claves que atraviesan su práctica: la observación, el amor por el color y la interconexión de temas que le tocan emocionalmente

GALLERY AP SPACE

Dear Art Lovers 

Lola de Miguel will be participating in the iniciative ART 4 Hope with the Gallery AP Space, Chelsea, New York  from February 10th to February 22nd, 2025 

Reception and Auction closing February 22nd, Saturday 5-8 pm ARTSY AUCTION

55 W25th Street, New York, NY

10001 United States 

ART 4 Hope is a charity initiative designed to raise crucial funds for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. 

Press Release EXPANSION

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

About the exhibition: 

52 Greene Street,  Second Floor Gallery, New York City, is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by Lola de Miguel, EXPANSION, her tenth solo show in Manhattan, 9 acrylic paintings in very large format, opening September 27th through  October 9th, 2024. 

 

Lola de Miguel, SKY'S THE LIMIT, part of EXPANSION Series, 60” x 72”

Renowned artist Lola de Miguel unveils her latest body of work, EXPANSION, a large-scale abstract series created in the aftermath of the global pandemic. As the world continues to navigate uncertain times, de Miguel invites viewers to explore personal growth and self-discovery through her deeply reflective and emotionally charged works. This highly anticipated exhibition will be on display in Soho, showcasing her unique vision shaped by the turbulence of our era.

Drawing inspiration from her holistic worldview and personal development journey, de Miguel's new collection delves into the concept of expansion—both personal and societal. Each piece offers a nuanced perspective, reflecting themes of transformation, hope, and resilience. Some works express the possibilities of growth and change, while others reflect the calm and simplicity of being present in the moment. De Miguel also touches upon more complex issues such as the political ambitions of nations seeking expansion, darkening our collective reality. Her exploration reminds us that art, in times of uncertainty, can offer solace and guidance.

The artist cites two powerful quotes by Mahatma Gandhi as key influences for this series: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world,” and “Be truthful, gentle, and fearless.” These meditative works inspire viewers to reflect on their own potential for growth and encourage them to embrace their personal journey of expansion. As de Miguel asserts, "Once you embrace your potential, the sky's the limit."

Born in a small town in Spain, Lola de Miguel has lived in six different countries, reflecting her bold spirit and international perspective. She studied painting at the prestigious Art Students League of New York, where she had the honor of learning from notable mentors such as Larry Poons, James Little, and Ronnie Landfield. Her work has been widely exhibited, with nine solo shows in Manhattan, including African Memories, Underwater Emotions, New York City Inspires, The Jungle, Mother Earth Love, Amazonian, Galaxies, Floating Colors, and Essence.

With EXPANSION, her 10th solo exhibition, de Miguel continues to challenge and inspire her audience, inviting them to reflect on personal growth and the pursuit of peace amidst the turbulence of today’s world.

Exhibition Details: 

PREVIEW: Friday September 27th, 52 Greene, 2nd Floor, Soho, New York City. 12-13:30PM

OPENING Thursday October 3rd, 52 Greene, 2nd Floor, Soho, New York City. 5-8PM

OPENING March 21st 2024, NAWA group show at HOLLIS TAGGART, CHELSEA NEW YORK

 Dear ART-LOVERS

TONIGHT MARCH 21st 2024  it is the opening of a women group show at HOLLIS TAGGART GALLERY, 521 WEST 26th Street, NEW YORK, NY 10001

Hollis Taggart Gallery 521 W 26 street, New York, NY

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE AND ENJOY NAWA, HOLLIS TAGART, OTHER ART-LOVERS AND BEAUTIFUL ART MADE BY WOMEN!

Press Release ESSENCE, opening Friday Dec 9th, 2022

PRESS RELEASE Nov 25th, 2022 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

About the exhibition: 

52 Greene Street, Third Floor Gallery, New York City, is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by Lola de Miguel, Essence, her ninth solo show in Manhattan, 13 acrylic paintings in large format, opening Dec 9th through Dec 21, 2022. 

 

 

With this new collection, de Miguel returns to Soho with a body of work that she has created in the aftermath of the global pandemic as New York City eased up on restrictions and yet the future remains so uncertain. Inspired by the writings of Viktor E. Frankl, and his elegiac masterpiece, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” de Miguel has been on her own quest to discover personal meaning. The thirteen large format abstract works of this series reflect de Miguel’s exploration into meaning and what is essential—what remains when everything is stripped away and how to preserve that. Using self-inquiry prompts as she created each work, de Miguel asked herself such questions as: What is important to me? What can not be left out? How can I be in harmony? And using the physical act of painting and pouring to create these works of muted, watery calming color that are layered with places of transparency and empty spaces, she depicts her thoughts and meditations, offering a glimpse of what lies below the surface when we go into our minds. “My work became lighter, more transparent and layered,”said de Miguel. “Not only did I use paint on the canvas to reveal what was in my mind, but I also used water, the basic essence of all living things. And just as with the transformative nature of water that changes to exist in a variety of forms, I, too, had to be ready for the unexpected and adapt quickly to circumstances to let my intuition guide me through the process.” With these meditative works de Miguel invites viewers to contemplate their own essence and absolute truth because for de Miguel, as with author/philosopher Viktor Frankl, once you embrace essence, life becomes meaningful.  

 

 

Lola de Miguel is a bold explorer and learner, and an international spirit. Born in a small town in Spain, her path has taken her to live in 6 different countries through many life and career changes. She has studied Painting at the Art Students League of New York, honored to learn from some of her art mentors including artists Larry Poons, James Little and Ronnie Landfield. De Miguel is a widely exhibited artist that has had 8 solo exhibitions in New York in the past few years: “African Memories,” “Underwater Emotions,” “New York City Inspires,” “The Jungle,” “Mother Earth Love,” “Amazonian,” “Galaxies,” and “Floating Colors".

Her ninth solo exhibit in New York City, Essence, inspires viewers to contemplate their own essence and seek out ways to find purpose and peace even in today’s turbulent times.

OPENING ESSENCE Dec 9th, Friday 5:30-8:30 pm, 2022 SOHO New York

 Dear Art Lovers, ESSENCE, latest Lola de Miguel´s solo show, will open soon. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE

OPENING INFO:

WHEN: Dec 9th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 

 WHERE: 52 GREENE STREET, SOHO, NYC 

 RSVP: info@lolademiguel.com 

Instagram: Lolademiguel_art

 LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ART LOVERS

Press Release FLOATING COLORS, opening May 18th, 2022

PRESS RELEASE May 15th, 2022 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FLOATING COLORS

About the exhibition: 52 Greene Street, Third Floor Gallery, New York City, is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by Lola de Miguel,  FLOATING COLORS, her 8th solo show in Manhattan, 13 acrylic paintings in large, medium and small format, opening May 18th through June 1st, 2022. 

60" x 72" Acrylic and medium on Canvas. FLOATING COLORS series ©2022Lola de Miguel

With this new collection, de Miguel returns to Soho with a second body of work, which she created during the global pandemic, specifically from her time of living and working alone in the German Alps. These abstract works of color and energy depict de Miguel’s inner and outer exploration as she followed a solo daily practice of meditation, hours’ long walks in the mountains, and painting, while considering life’s biggest questions: Who am I? What is this world we live in? Who am I to others, and others to me? How can we create a future in this world together?

Her paintings are in response to these questions, as well as depictions of the questions themselves, where bold colors float free in the universe, calling out juxtapositions of human interaction, the need for separate and relational identities, and the fluidity of combining and recombining possible solutions through color, shapes and light.

 

“During the time I was alone, I was reminded of a man I met once, who gave off the energy of a really happy man,” says de Miguel. “When I asked him what his secret was, he said, ‘Legerezza,’ which in Italian, means ‘lightness.’ I adopted this way of being for myself.” The energy of living in the present, letting things flow, finding her space fluidly in relation to others and seeking out the joy of unpredictable moments and combinations—came out in her work.

 

Also inspired by her painting mentor, James Little,whose work is now being shown at the Whitney Biennial, de Miguel values the importance of combining darks and lights, large shapes and small, movement and stillness in her painting, just as in life. “My work became lighter, more transparent and layered,” she said. “I used not only paint but also water, which meant, like in life, I had to be ready for the unexpected, I had to adapt quickly to circumstances and let my intuition guide me through the process.” 

 

30"X 24"FLOATING COLORS SERIES©2022Lola de Miguel 

 

Lola de Miguel is a bold explorer and learner, and an international spirit. Born in a small town in Spain, her path has taken her to live in 6 different countries through many life and career changes. She has studied Painting at the Art Students League of New York, honored to learn from some of her art mentors including artists James Little, Larry Poons and Ronnie Landfield. De Miguel is a widely exhibited artist that has had 7 solo exhibitions in New York in the past few years: “African Memories,” “Underwater Emotions,” “New York City Inspires,” “The Jungle,” “Mother Earth Love,” “Amazonian.” and “Galaxies.” Her eighth solo exhibit in New York City, FLOATING COLORS, inspires viewers to move more lightly in the world, see past our surface differences, and seek out ways to coexist in harmony.

OPENING FLOATING COLORS May 18th, Wednesday, 2022 SOHO New York

Dear Art Lovers, FLOATING COLORS, latest Lola de Miguel´s solo show, will open next week. 

OPENING INFO:

WHEN: MAY 18th WEDNESDAY from 5pm to 8pm 

 WHERE: 52 GREENE STREET, SOHO, NYC 

 RSVP: info@lolademiguel.com 

Instagram: Lolademiguel_art

 LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ART LOVERS

36"x 48" Acrylic and medium on canvas. FLOATING COLORS series by ©2022Lola de Miguel

Press Release GALAXIES opening March 30th, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

14th of March 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GALAXIES by Lola de Miguel opening March 30th

About the exhibition: 

52 Greene Street, Third Floor Gallery, New York City, is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by Lola de Miguel, GALAXIES, acrylic paintings in large and small format, opening March 30th through April 15th. 

With this new collection, de Miguel returns from Europe to downtown Soho, New York, with stunning abstract visions of the future and reflections of our times that mark the second solo exhibit of paintings she has created during the disruptive global pandemic. 

©2022 Lola de Miguel part of GALAXIES size 30"x 24", 76cm x 91cm

In GALAXIES, de Miguel expresses her reaction to her environment, the global shut-downs, quarantines and isolation that have limited interactions with others, as well as the societal upheavals, which have made the human race seem precarious, small even, as if viewed from far above. De Miguel’s paintings in GALAXIES are a reflection of this chaos, as well as a reflection of the paradise that exists between earth and sky, which we can only reach through a shared aspiration to find new order in space. 

Using acrylic mediums, pouring, scraping and blotting, nearly abandoning the brush all together, de Miguel creates richly-textured, extraterrestrial landscapes in vibrant golds and blues, muted greens and taupes and ghostly whites, otherworldly oases, which she envisions man- and womankind can escape to as we evolve from where we are to where we are going. Just as Salvador Dali envisioned worlds beyond our own, so, too, in GALAXIES, does de Miguel envision places she finds through the act of painting, places that are beyond our everyday imagination, places that come to her after observations of the world around her and deep emotional self-reflection. Separated from the human interconnectedness that makes up so much of her life, through these paintings in GALAXIES, de Miguel offers a glimpse of the collective chaos we’ve all been through, and the hope of solutions of other worlds to come.  

Abstract artist Larry Poons has said of de Miguel’s work, “For me, your art succeeds because you are fearless.” And in fact, de Miguel has been fearlessly exploring color and texture and size and practices in her painting over the last decade. Asked about GALAXIES, de Miguel said: “I am an artist but also a human being, concerned about what is happening around me. In myself, I feel the dichotomy of providing a safe, beautiful space with my art that allows us to see a glimmer of light at the end of this darkness. At the same time, I want my art to be a reflection of the tumultuous times we are experiencing. As a child it brought me peace to look at the night sky in summer. My father had a garden in our little house outside of the city where I could look at the clear sky and contemplate the stars. I felt both fascinated by the magnificent beauty of the stars but also minuscule in comparison to the universe. Lately, these feelings keep surfacing for me: the need to feel connected with nature, the need to feel connected to the universe, and the need to feel connected to humans and human nature…but also the feeling of being minuscule, adrift in chaos, that I do not know how long will last or where it will bring us.”

©2022 Lola de Miguel part of GALAXIES size 48"x 60", 122 cm x 152cm

Lola de Miguel is a bold explorer and learner, and a truly international spirit. Born in a small town in Spain, her path has taken her to live in 6 different countries through many life and career changes. She has studied Painting at the Art Students League of New York, honored to learn from some of her art mentors including artists James Little and Ronnie Landfield. De Miguel is a widely exhibited artist that has had six solo exhibitions in New York in the past few years: “African Memories,” “Underwater Emotions,” “New York City Inspires,” “The Jungle,” “Mother Earth Love,” and “Amazonian.” Her seventh solo exhibit in New York City, GALAXIES, causes viewers to wonder where they stand, which universe inspires them, and which extraterrestrial landscapes act as imagined sites for their own renewal, growth and potential.