benito cerna / eleanor blair / irene salley

Gallery 118 presents the new art concept—an art gallery in a fine and unique French restaurant. Where fine arts meets culinary arts. In Ocala, Florida. Featuring Maestro Benito Cerna Leon, Eleanor Blair, and Irene Salley.

Ocala's award-winning French restaurant La Cuisine, located at the heart of Ocala's beautiful and vibrant historic downtown, is now more magical than ever!

The famed restaurant has recently partnered with GALLERY118 Ocala's new international (virtual) art gallery to offer a curated selection of contemporary art for sale. The artworks adorn the gorgeous red walls, the roughout creating a unique and sophisticated culinary experience. Fabiana Novillo Díaz, artist and owner of the GALLERY118 and the gallery's contemporary art curator Raquel Vallejo, came up with the concept while dining at La Cuisine one evening.

All the artwork is for sale, and there are QR codes that work with smartphones to provide clients with the name of the artist and the price of the piece.

In addition, you can purchase any piece immediately with Art Money, a smart and easy way to acquire art from $1,000 to $100,000 in 10 payments with no interest. Art Money partners with galleries worldwide to make it easier for people to buy art.

GALLERY118 @La Cuisine announces a vernissage featuring renowned French artist Irène Salley on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 5 PM to 7 PM with the live music. 

The public is invited but must RSVP at (352) 300 0585

La Cuisine is located at 48 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FI 34471