How art spaces can change the way we gather at the table

James Turrell, Skyspace Lech, Austria

The Running Horse holds a simple desire: to gather guests around artists, food, and kindle conversation that feels alive.

Inspired by the immersive worlds of Olafur Eliasson and James Turrell, amongst many others, we often reflect on the power of experiences to transport us from one state to another, guiding the body and our senses toward deeper presence and connection.

In the same way, being in an artist studio changes the pace of a gathering. Being a guest, invites us to observe more carefully, and intimately, allowing for conversations to meander further. A meal can become part of a wider sensory experience shaped by an encounter, texture, memory, light, sound, and a ritual.

If a guest arrives as a stranger, they may leave carrying the imprint of having shared something personal and generous. At least we hope so :)

Sarah Philouze, 2026

While spending time in the studio with Sarah Philouze, surrounded by her series of botanical mouldings, we found ourselves reflecting on the way immersive environments shape our human connection. Her fascination with forests, mythology, memory, and organic repetition naturally guided our conversations toward food rituals and cultural comfort. A Friday night galette at her home met the richness and her fascination of (chicken) mole.

Through food, our stories travelled across landscapes. Through art, they found new form and new meaning. Together, these weaving narratives invited us to contemplate our environment and experience a gentle surrender to culture, through culture.

Art has a way of shifting our relationship to the table. It sharpens our attention and creates openness. It invites us to gather with greater curiosity, presence, and care.

Simply, The Running Horse hosts intimate dinners in artist studios, honouring their gaze through food, conversation, and shared sensation.

Thank you for riding with us.