Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass Debuts New Galaxy-Inspired Collection at Art Palm Beach Art Fair January 28 – February 1, 2026, Booth #209 at The Palm Beach County Convention Center

 

The Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass Gallery will present a solo exhibition at Art Palm Beach + Contemporary 2026, debuting a new collection of wall art, sculptures, and illuminated glass objects inspired by the cosmos and the reflective beauty of the night sky. Collectors and art aficionados are cordially invited to preview new works by Abby Modell at Art Palm Beach + Contemporary at the Palm Beach County Convention Center January 28 – February 1, 2026 | Booth #209. Guests will enjoy an Opening Night Premiere on Wednesday, January 28th from 5pm – 9pm.

Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass | Booth #209

Exhibited for the first time, the works in this collection showcase Modell’s signature approach to intricate, hand-made glass assemblages incorporating mirror finishes and Swarovski crystals. The large-scale wall pieces introduce a new palette of soft, celestial pastels that evoke the luminous depth of the stars. A constellation of starburst mirrors and shimmering glass waterfalls in dreamy pastel hues turns Abby Modell’s creations into a serene cosmic landscape.

LightWave Twilight, Wall Art, Abby Modell 2025
Dichroic mirror glass assemblage with fire-polished, glass,
Swarovski crystals, framed, 6’H x 4’W x 4”D. ©Oleg March

Modell continues to expand the boundaries of contemporary glass artistry with her distinctive vision and technical mastery. Current exciting installations include the Medici Museum of Art, Warren, Ohio and the Royal Caribbean International’s, cruise ship ‘Star of the Seas’.

Starburst Butterfly Collection, Wall Art, Abby Modell 2023
Back-painted glass assemblage, mirror, hand-blown glass,
Swarovski crystals, framed, 7’H x 7’2”W x 4”D. ©Oleg March

Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass Gallery is proud to be a Swarovski Ingredient Brand Partner. Swarovski recognizes the quality and importance of Modell’s artistic work. Modell is proud to partner with a zero-waste certified sustainable glass finishing studio committed to reducing environmental impact on our planet. By recirculating applied glass into many of Modell’s pieces during their creation, the studio honors and preserves the earth and our resources.

Moon Ice Panels, Wall Art, Abby Modell 2024
Back-painted glass assemblage, fire-polished glass,
faceted RockGems, Swarovski crystals, framed,
3”H x 3”W x 4”D each panel. ©Oleg March

Modell’s work is in and has been exhibited at private homes, corporate collections and museums, including the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the world headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York City, the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, the Wit Gallery installation at Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA, and the First International Biennale of Santorini, Greece and the 1st International Heclectik-Art Glass Biennial in Portugal. Commissioned collections include the Bloomingdale’s Holiday Windows NYC, Royal Caribbean International’s luxury cruise ships, and the Faberge Big Egg Hunt in New York City.

Moon Mountains, White and Gold Series, Sculpture, Abby Modell 2020
Hand-blown glass in gloss and lustre finish,
19”H x 10”W each approx. ©Oleg March

Collectors and art aficionados are invited to preview new works by Abby Modell in a solo presentation at Art Palm Beach, January 28 – February 1, 2026 – Booth #209 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Please contact the artist for custom installations, and to view Modell’s current collections please view her website.

Dichroic Starburst, Wall Art, Abby Modell 2025
Mirror, hand-blown and dichroic glass assemblage,
Swarovski crystals, framed, 5’D. ©Oleg March

For further information: www.abbymodell.com
Follow Abby Modell on Instagram @AbbyModell
Email: abbymodelldesign@gmail.com
Phone: 646-330-0022

OPENING NIGHT PREMIERE
Wednesday, January 28 | 5pm – 9pm

SHOW HOURS/TICKETS
General Admission
Thursday, January 29 | 11am – 6pm
Friday, January 30 | 11am – 6pm
Saturday, January 31 | 11am – 6pm
Sunday, February 1 | 11am – 6pm

Star Ice Ombre Waterfall Trio, Wall Art, Abby Modell 2024
Mirror, hand-blown glass assemblage, fire-polished glass,
Swarovski crystals, framed, 7’H x 2’2”W x 4”D. ©Oleg March

Moon Cactus, Energy, Sculpture, Abby Modell 2018
Glass assemblage on marble base,
32”H x 18”W x 8”D. ©Oleg March

Starburst Pink Trio, Sculpture, Abby Modell 2024
Glass assemblage with Vintage Swarovski crystals, DiamondDust™,
faceted RockGems, 32”H x 26”W x 26”D trio. ©Oleg March

Renowned Glass Artist Abby Modell Creates Stunning ‘Cosmic Pearl’ Installation for Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas

This striking glass and metal wall divider, created for the ship’s dining room, continues Modell’s signature exploration of light, reflection, and texture, merging functional design with sculptural artistry.

Introducing ‘Cosmic Pearl’, contemporary glass artist Abby Modell‘s latest commissioned work aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas. This striking glass and metal wall divider, created for the ship’s dining room, continues Modell’s signature exploration of light, reflection, and texture, merging functional design with sculptural artistry. A custom installation piece that stands as a testament to her ongoing collaborations with Royal Caribbean, where her visionary approach to glass transforms interiors into immersive, luminous environments.

Inspired by the sparkly night sky and dreamy oceanic reflections, heaven and earth merge together creating a harmonious surreal vision. A celestial iridescent Cosmic Pearl starburst surrounded by luminous baby stars reflects images below the ocean’s surface and above in the galactic universe. Cosmic Pearl captures shifting light within the dining room, transforming the space into an immersive environment that celebrates the harmony between sea and cosmos. Aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, this striking commission carries Modell’s vision across new horizons, offering passengers a moment of wonder suspended between earth and universe.

Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass is proud to be a Swarovski Ingredient Brand Partner. Swarovski recognizes the quality and importance of Modell’s artistic work. Modell is proud to partner with a zero-waste certified sustainable glass finishing studio committed to reducing environmental impact on our planet. By recirculating applied glass into many of Modell’s pieces during their creation, the studio honors and preserves the earth and our resources.

Abby Modell is a widely collected and acclaimed glass artist. She is currently exhibiting her work at the Medici Museum of Art with the Carole A. Feuerman Sculpture Foundation, Zodiac: Mysterious Power of the Creative, Warren, OH. Modell’s collection was most recently featured at Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2025 and Art Palm Beach 2025. She has exhibited her Candy Wonderlandscape installation in the iconic Bloomingdale’s 2023 Holiday Windows flagship NYC. The collection has been exhibited at numerous fine art fairs and galleries including Salon Art + Design, Collectible NY, Scope Miami, Art New York, SOFA Chicago, and the Architectural Digest Design Show, NYC.

Modell’s work has been exhibited at private homes, corporate collections and museums, including the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the world headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York City, the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, the Wit Gallery installation at the Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA, the First International Biennale of Santorini, Greece and the 1st Heclectik Art Glass International Biennial in Braga, Portugal. Commissioned collections include collaborations with Bloomingdales in 2016 and 2013, Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas luxury cruise ship, and the Faberge Big Egg Hunt in New York City.

Fine art collectors and design aficionados are invited to explore the unparalleled work of contemporary glass artist Abby Modell.

For further information: www.abbymodell.com
Follow Abby Modell on Instagram @AbbyModell

Email: abbymodelldesign@gmail.com
Phone: 646-330-0022

Collectors and art aficionados are cordially invited to preview new works by renowned contemporary glass artist Abby Modell at POSH Art Gallery, located in the Delray Marketplace of Delray Beach

 

Enjoy renowned glass artist Abby Modell’s new Galaxy Collection illustrating the movement and luminosity of the universe. The artist’s vision of celestial waterfalls and cosmic butterflies are interpreted throughout the collection which includes Wall Art, Sculptural Objects and LED Lighting. Modell specializes in hand-applied glass assemblages on three-dimensional surfaces, developed through her exploration of contemporary glass techniques.

Inspired by the reflections of the night sky, Modell’s creations combine saturated ombre color palettes with mirrored surfaces and Swarovski crystals to visually expand dimension. Icy star glass colors layered with clear and frosty hues are the focus of this new body of work. Refracted light, dazzling hues and contemporary designs transport the viewer through an imagined starry sky.

Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass is proud to be a Swarovski Ingredient Brand Partner. Swarovski recognizes the quality and importance of Modell’s artistic work. Modell is proud to partner with a zero waste certified sustainable glass finishing studio committed to reducing environmental impact on our planet. By recirculating applied glass into many of Modell’s pieces during their creation, the studio honors and preserves the earth and our resources.

Collectors and art aficionados are invited to view new works by Abby Modell in an exhibition at Posh Art Gallery in Delray Beach. Posh Art Gallery is located within the Delray Marketplace at 9089 Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida 33446. Experience a spectacular Meet-The-Artist Reception with renowned glass artist Abby Modell.


For further information: www.abbymodell.com
Follow Abby Modell on Instagram @AbbyModell

Artist Spotlight: Preview New Works by Abby Modell in a Solo Presentation at Art Palm Beach + Contemporary January 22-26, 2025 | Booth #109

 

Experience the extraordinary glass works on view by renowned contemporary glass artist Abby Modell at Art Palm Beach + Contemporary, explore Modell's magical creations in Booth #109.
Collectors and art aficionados are cordially invited to preview new works by Abby Modell at Art Palm Beach + Contemporary at the Palm Beach County Convention Center January 22-26, 2025 in Booth #109. 

Modell’s new Galaxy Collection illustrates the movement and luminosity of the universe. The artist’s vision of celestial waterfalls and cosmic butterflies are interpreted throughout the collection which includes Wall Art, Sculptural Objects and LED Lighting. Modell specializes in hand-applied glass assemblages on three-dimensional surfaces, developed through her exploration of contemporary glass techniques.

Inspired by the reflections of the night sky, Modell’s creations combine saturated ombre color palettes with mirrored surfaces and Swarovski crystals to visually expand dimension. Icy star glass colors layered with clear and frosty hues are the focus of this new body of work. Refracted light, dazzling hues and contemporary designs transport the viewer through an imagined starry sky.

Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass is proud to be a Swarovski Ingredient Brand Partner. Swarovski recognizes the quality and importance of Modell’s artistic work. Modell is proud to partner with a zero waste certified sustainable glass finishing studio committed to reducing environmental impact on our planet. By recirculating applied glass into many of Modell’s pieces during their creation, the studio honors and preserves the earth and our resources.

Abby Modell is a widely collected and acclaimed glass artist. Her works were most recently featured at the iconic Bloomingdale’s 2023 Holiday Windows flagship store in NYC. She has exhibited collections at numerous fine art fairs and galleries including Salon Art + Design, Collectible NY, Art Palm Beach, the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Scope Miami, Art New York, SOFA Chicago, and the Architectural Digest Design Show, NYC.

Modell’s work is in and has been exhibited at private homes, corporate collections and museums, including the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the world headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York City, the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, the Wit Gallery installation at Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA, and the First International Biennale of Santorini, Greece and the 1st International Heclectik-Art Glass Biennial in Portugal. Commissioned collections include the Bloomingdale’s Holiday Windows NYC, Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas luxury cruise ship, and the Faberge Big Egg Hunt in New York City.

Collectors and art aficionados are invited to preview new works by Abby Modell in a solo presentation at Art Palm Beach, January 22-26, 2025 – Booth #109 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

For further information: www.abbymodell.com
Follow Abby Modell on Instagram @AbbyModell

OPENING NIGHT PREMIERE
Wednesday, January 22 | 5pm – 9pm

SHOW HOURS/TICKETS
General Admission

Thursday, January 23 | 11am – 6pm
Friday, January 24 | 11am – 6pm
Saturday, January 25 | 11am – 6pm
Sunday, January 26 | 11am – 6pm

Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass Showcase at Collectible NY Design Fair September 4 - 8, 2024 taking place at Water Street Projects in Manhattan’s Financial District

 

Fine art collectors and design aficionados are invited to experience contemporary glass artist Abby Modell‘s incredible solo exhibition at Collectible NY, taking place at Water Street Projects in Manhattan’s Financial District September 5 – 8, 2024. The fair opened with a VIP preview on Wednesday, September 4th. This spectacular showcase at Collectible NY Design Fair features Modell’s new Galaxy Collection, embodying the movement and luminosity of the universe. Focusing on imaginary Celestial Waterfalls and Cosmic Butterflies, one-of-a-kind, hand-blown and flat glass work featuring three-dimensional wall art, large sculptural objects and LED lighting. Exploring contemporary glass techniques and forms, this exciting collection features Modell’s specialty – hand applied glass assemblages.

Centered around an ombre color pallet of Icy Star hues, beautiful frosty shades of glass mixed with Bright Cosmo colors create this unusual celestial pallet. By adding fire-polished and dichroic glass, Swarovski crystals and faceted glass RockGems with mirrored surfaces to her work, Modell’s Cosmic Starburst collection creates infinite reflections in a dazzling dreamy dimension. Let your imagination guide you. With each new collection, the renowned glass artist strives to push her creative design dreams to the next level. This journey, either in the hot shop or in the finishing studio, is where the magic happens as each piece comes to life.

Collectible NY is the only fair exclusively dedicated to contemporary collectible design, with its exclusive New York debut at Water Street Projects in Manhattan’s Financial District, taking place Thursday, September 5th through Sunday, September 8th, with a VIP Preview on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. The artist creates one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass featuring three-dimensional wall art, large sculptural objects and LED lighting. At Collectible NY, Abby Modell’s work will be exhibited as a solo artist by her gallery, Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass Gallery, where art and design lovers will experience Modell’s dreamy Galaxy Collection at Collectible NY, the international design fair highlighting the best of contemporary collectible design.

Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass is proud to partner with a zero-waste certified sustainable glass finishing studio committed to reducing environmental impact on our planet. The studio honors and preserves the earth and our resources by recirculating applied glass into many of the artists pieces during their creation. Abby Modell was recently honored to be named a Swarovski Ingredient Brand Partner. Swarovski recognizes the quality and importance of her artistic work.

“Matte, mirrored and gloss glass with mixed crystals create textural cosmic surfaces. I strive to visually expand dimension by incorporating reflective and metallic hues within my work. Organic shapes push the boundaries of contemporary design. Ombre color palettes mixed with dichroic glass further illustrate my expression, creating rainbows of light. I have the unique opportunity to present a cohesive collection by featuring my work as a solo artist in my gallery. My viewers are enticed and become immersed into my imaginary playful galactic journey of unusual colors and creative designs,” said renowned glass artist Abby Modell of her work.

Modell’s collection is represented at fine art fairs including Art Palm Beach (2023, 2024 and 2025), Hamptons Fine Art Fair (2021, 2022 and 2023), Scope Miami (2019 and 2021), Art New York, SOFA Chicago and the Architectural Digest Design Show, NYC. Abby Modell was commissioned by Bloomingdale’s to create the ‘Candy WonderLandscape’ windows as a part of their 2023 NYC Holiday Windows themed in conjunction with the ‘Wonka’ movie. The collection was highlighted by The New York Times and Abby Modell was interviewed on NBC New York Live and FOX-5 Good Day New York. The Boca Raton Museum of Art conducted a private Collector’s Tour of Abby Modell’s work through the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG) in 2024. Her work was selected for and exhibited at the First Heclectik-Art Glass International Biennial in Braga, Portugal in 2022.

Modell’s work is in and has been exhibited at private homes, corporate collections and museums, including the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the world headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York City, the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, the Wit Gallery at Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA, and the First International Biennale of Santorini, Greece. Commissioned collections include Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas luxury cruise ship, and the Faberge Big Egg Hunt in New York City.

Collectors and art aficionados are invited to preview new works by Abby Modell in a solo presentation at Collectible NY design fair September 5 – 8, 2024 with a VIP preview on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 at Water Street Projects in Manhattan’s Financial District located at 161 Water Street, New York, NY 10038.

For further information: www.abbymodell.com
Follow Abby Modell on Instagram @AbbyModell

FAIR DAYS
September 5 – 8, 2024
Thursday, September 5th | 11am – 6pm
Friday, September 6th | 11am – 6pm
Saturday, September 7th | 11am – 6pm
Sunday, September 8th | 11am – 5pm
Press & VIP Preview: September 4th | 11am – 5pm (by invitation only)
Vernissage: September 4th | 5pm – 8pm (by invitation only)

Contemporary Glass Artist Abby Modell

Abby Modell creates exquisite, hand blown, contemporary art glass, striving to create a harmonious interaction and reaction between color and glass. 

Modell’s style is recognized around the world with works in private homes and corporate collections throughout the United States, including the world headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York, New York and in the permanent collection at the Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach. And most recently the Royal Caribbean, Symphony of the Seas, Sculpture collection. She has also been exhibiting in several tradeshows and galleries.

You can experience Modell's current exhibit in Philadelphia at the National Liberty Museum's 'SpaceLab: An Interstellar Exhibit of Glass Art' - the exhibition opened July 6th and on view through September 7th, 2018.

The exhibition features Abby Modell's 'Galaxy Collection' showcasing her three dimensional wall art and large sculptural objects. Focusing on transparencies and refracted light, Modell creates work that is inspired by the natural swirling formations of the stars, planets and the infinite dimension of the night sky.GALLERY 

EDUCATION:

2006 Michael Davis Glass Studio, New York, NY (current)

1976 Syracuse University and Parsons School of Design, BFA