The fifth iteration of the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair (March 24-27) at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach paid homage to photographer Harry Benson, who received a lifetime achievement award for his 60-year career. The fair opened with a preview event Thursday evening benefiting the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, whose The Garden Exhibition … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Technicolor jungle: Helmut Koller at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
A white-faced capuchin monkey bites its middle finger to mask its anxiety or astonishment. The confused expression directed at us is reminiscent of a creature arrested from its natural habitat, the rain forest.This monkey is, after all, levitating on a red wall. Purple Monkey on Red (2016) is one of 19 hyper-realistic, color-soaked paintings of animals turning Ann Norton … [Read more...]
From Rome with love: Michelangelo, up close at the Armory
Tom Pearson likes to tell a story he heard about Michelangelo and the painting of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. In order to paint the ceiling of the chapel, Michelangelo spent five years on a scaffold lying on his back. He wouldn’t let anyone preview his work, including Pope Julius II. When the pope tried to sneak in, Michelangelo threw a shoe at him. Pearson, CEO … [Read more...]
Indian jewelry designer Dani makes Palm Beach Show debut
Inspired by the vivid colors of her South Asian heritage, Indian-born and -based jewelry designer Neha Dani is showcasing her full portfolio of "high jewelry" – contemporary, timeless and sculptural high-end rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces – for the first time at The Palm Beach Show in West Palm Beach, now running through Feb. 22. Also making its debut at the show … [Read more...]
Artist-prankster Banksy subject of major Miami exhibition
By Sandra Schulman It’s bizarre that in this modern world with a camera and a snitch on every corner that we still don’t really know who Banksy is. Lots of theories abound, though at this point it’s better to not know who he — we are pretty sure it’s a he – is. Embraced by collectors and sections of the art world, he sells for millions while thumbing his nose at the … [Read more...]
Early Warhol on view at Tequesta’s Lighthouse ArtCenter
Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta opens the new year this Thursday with a celebration of pop art that includes more than 20 pieces of rarely seen original works by Andy Warhol from the collections of Marshall Field and Beth Rudin DeWoody. “We’re pleased to offer this astonishing exhibition from the world-class collection of Beth Rudin DeWoody in our newly renovated gallery,” … [Read more...]
‘Heart of the Square’ doubles as plea for survival at Old School Square
By Lucy Lazarony The Heart of the Square art exhibit at the Cornell Art Museum gets down to the heart of the matter, providing a showcase for Old School Square, the arts and cultural complex which has been serving Delray Beach for 32 years. The complex, which features restored early 20th-century school buildings, is located in downtown Delray Beach and includes the … [Read more...]
Miami Art Week: Icebergs, gardenia mazes and blow-up clouds
By Sandra Schulman It’s back! Art Week in Miami exploded early this year, starting with some star studded gallery pop-up openings and eye-popping public art all over South Beach. A new gallery district sprung up along Washington Avenue between Lincoln Road and Espanola Way. At Skin in the Game, a pop-up exhibition of work by 35 diverse artists, curated by Zoe Lukov, … [Read more...]
For Art Basel week, art fairs and satellite events back in full force
By Sandra Schulman After last year’s cancelation of Art Basel Miami Beach, the return of the fairs and several satellite events is welcome news for the South Florida art scene. All the big fairs are opening their doors – Art Basel, Art Miami, Context, NADA, Scope and many more. With travel restrictions lifted, expect the art jet set to fly in from around the world. There … [Read more...]
Armory Art Center hosts COVID Memorial Quilt
On display at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach through Dec. 6 is the exclusive South Florida exhibit of the COVID-19 Memorial Quilt, with 19 panels commemorating people from all over the world as well as two Florida-related panels. Each panel is made up of an 8-inch-by-8-inch piece of fabric (symbolizing infinity, or a sign of life) cut into squares that will be … [Read more...]