Elayne Mordes in Whitespace, surrounded by herart collection. At the far left rear is a photograph ofthe Odeon Theater by Hubbard and Birchler(the team of American/Swiss Teresa Hubbard, b. 1965, andSwiss Alexander Birchler, b. 1962). The center atriumto Elayne’s left is devoted to the soft sculpturesand paintings of Christian Holstad (b. 1972, American).Just behind Elayne is … [Read more...]
Art review: Norton’s contemporary art deserves its own space
Flowers, (1964) acrylic, silkscreen on canvas by Andy Warhol. By Jenifer A. VogtThe Norton Museum has an expanding collection of contemporary art, and, like many museums that evolve and grow from their initial purpose, it does not have a permanent exhibit space for it.Although significant, it would be difficult to justify replacing any of Ralph and Elizabeth Norton’s original … [Read more...]
Weekend arts picks: March 5-9
Texas artist Marilyn Endres createsdetailed vessels and platters.(Photo by Katie Deits) Art: The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show opened today at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach for a three-day run that features artists from 28 states offering museum-quality art objects, couture art-to-wear, and handcrafted furniture. Clothing designers are also attending … [Read more...]
Weekend arts picks: Feb. 26-March 4
Gezim Myshekta as the title character in Palm Beach Opera's Don Giovanni.Music: Palm Beach Opera’s production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni opens tonight, and it could mark a real departure for the company. That’s because it’s secured the services of Stefano Poda, an up-and-coming Italian director who’s created major buzz with his recent productions, including a Thaïs for Turin that … [Read more...]
Art review: Flagler Museum’s tropics show intimate, inviting
Large and Small Orchids With a Beetle (1875-90), by Martin Johnson Heade.By Gretel SarmientoA "Wow!" is heard in the first room of the Flagler Museum's second-floor gallery.It's uttered in response to Martin Johnson Heade's massive The Great Florida Sunset, one of the highlights of the Flagler's winter show, New World Eden: Artist-Explorers in the American Tropics, running now … [Read more...]
ArtsBuzz: New director at Norton; FAU sets Haiti concert
Norton Museum of Art director Hope Alswang.Norton names new executive directorAfter a nearly year-long nationwide search, the Norton Museum of Art’s board of directors has named Hope Alswang executive director of the West Palm Beach museum.Alswang succeeds Christina Orr-Cahall, who left in May 2009 to become executive director of the Experience Music Project (EMP) Science … [Read more...]
Weekend picks: Feb. 12-16
You (2010), by Sibel Kocabasi.Next week, Upon a Time, an exhibition featuring collaboration between ceramic sculptor Brian Somerville and painter Sibel Kocabasi, opens on the Eissey Campus of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens.Kocabasi, a Turkish-born artist who received the Hector Ubertalli Award in 2006 and exhibits widely, creates paintings that “reflect the … [Read more...]
ArtzBuzz: Art fair to expand, FAU adds second Jewish fest
Visitors to the American International Art Fairtour the Adelson Galleries. (Photo by Katie Deits)Art fair does booming business, will be 10 days long in 2011The recession may be dragging on, but the 2010 American International Art Fair enjoyed 15 percent higher participation over 2009 and a significant improvement in sales, according to founders David and Lee Ann Lester.Based … [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...]
Weekend arts picks: Feb. 5-10
Dovima With Elephants (1955), by Richard Avedon.(© 2010, The Richard Avedon Foundation)Art: On Tuesday at the Norton Museum of Art, an exhibit opens featuring the work of fashion photographer Richard Avedon (1923-2004). Avedon revolutionized the look of fashion photography, and did much to turn photographers and models into celebrities. His innovative and imaginative … [Read more...]