Patrons of the American International Fine Art Fairgather near the bar.(Photo by Jenifer M. Vogt)By Jenifer M. VogtIt’s remarkable.In a few short weeks, International Fine Art Expositions (IFAE) has transformed the Palm Beach County Convention Center from an über-cool, contemporary art warehouse that housed their Art Palm Beach fair into a refined country-manor … [Read more...]
Art feature: Two art fairs bring aesthetics, learning to Palm Beach
Jeune Femme au Chapeau Noir (1895), by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. (Courtesy Hammer Galleries, New York) By Jenifer M. VogtArt fair season is upon us. And, for art lovers in Palm Beach, it’s the most wonderful time of the year because, beginning this week, the Palm Beach County Convention Center will be the home of two fairs that showcase galleries and works of … [Read more...]
Art feature: Fine art fair has strong work, brisk sales
The Adelson Galleries boothat the American International Fine Art Fair.(Photo by Katie Deits)By Katie DeitsThe recession "is a distant memory for art collectors," says David Lester, organizer of the 14th annual American International Fine Art Fair now taking place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center."The 14th edition of AIFAF is shaping up to be the best yet," he … [Read more...]
ArtBuzz: Fine art fair offers art, antiques — and even some laughs
Aphrodite (Roman, 1st-2nd century A.D.),for sale at the Numisart booth at the fine art fair.(Photo by Katie Deits)By Katie DeitsWEST PALM BEACH -- David and Lee Ann Lester have resumed ownership of the arts-and-antiques fair they founded in 1997, and the duly renamed American International Fine Art Fair opened this week.Tuesday was a $1,000-per-person benefit for the Norton … [Read more...]