ANTONYM PROJECTS

A New Model for Culture

ANTONYM is a multidisciplinary cultural platform for creative communities—especially artists of color—across six pillars: art, fashion, cuisine, music, wellness, education.

Anchored by an artist-first gallery program, ANTONYM creates immersive, cross-disciplinary experiences, enabling artists to collaborate and extend their practices across our pillars.

Our Vision

ANTONYM is building sustainable cultural infrastructure for this generation of creatives. Our goal is to redefine how communities are resourced, connected, and empowered.

Designed as a third space, ANTONYM is a hub for creative communities to gather, collaborate, and experiment: a cultural engine where equity, innovation, and impact intersect.

6 Pillars of ANTONYM

Art

Artists are selected for ethos, talent, and vision—prioritizing underrepresented voices ready to challenge the status quo and shape cultural discourse. Artists have full control over their shows, from concept to installation, making the space an extension of their practice.

Fashion

Each exhibition features a capsule collection co-developed by the artist and a fashion brand, merging aesthetics, intention, and story. Fashion becomes an accessible extension of the show, making the artistic vision wearable.

Cuisine

The café is designed as a gathering space for work, conversation, and cultural exchange—an open, welcoming third space for our community. Beyond dining, the café will host artist talks, book clubs, film screenings, and cultural events, making it a dynamic center for community engagement.

Music

Music and DJs are selected to complement each show, aligning sound with the themes and emotional resonance of the exhibition. From café sessions and ambient soundscapes to late-night DJ sets, music transforms the space throughout the day.

Wellness

Programs combine fitness, meditation, and mental health practices to create a space where well-being is part of the artistic experience. Classes take place within the gallery, blending movement, breathwork, and soundscapes for a fully immersive, sensory-driven experience.

Education

Talks, panels, and discussions unpack each show's cultural and historical relevance, fostering deeper engagement with the material. Guided school tours, artist-led workshops, and early education programs ensure accessibility across generations.

Our Leadership

Quinn Davis (co-founder & CEO) holds a BA in Economics from Duke University and worked as an Equity Derivatives Analyst at Citi. He serves as Co-Curator of the Davis Family Collection and is a contemporary art collector focused on Black art and ultra paint, with an artistic background in oil painting and charcoal drawing.

Dani Yan (co-founder & COO) holds a JD/MBA from Columbia Law School & Columbia Business School and BAs in Public Policy & Art History from Duke University. He worked in Legal & Strategy at the Brooklyn Museum and as Associate Director at CCS and Strategy Analyst at Accenture, with additional experience at Jack Shainman Gallery, Nasher Museum of Art, and Christie's.