Join us at Art Palm Beach January 20-24, 2016 - the fair celebrates its 19th edition!

UPSCALE + CUTTING EDGE
The most international fair of the Palm Beaches

Celebrating its 19th year, Art Palm Beach is the oldest and largest art fair in the Palm Beaches dedicated to contemporary, emerging, and modern works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries.

In its most international edition since inception in 1998, over 80 galleries from 21 countries will showcase paintings, sculpture, photography, and works on paper. See the exhibitor list.

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FAIR HIGHLIGHT

Yang Jung Uk
Gallery SoSo | Seoul, Korea

Yang Jung Uk – A Man Without Words – Gallery SoSo (Seoul, Korea)– 34-year old multi-media artist – environment/installation of light, sound and motion from simple found objects.

“A Man Without Words” encompassed Jung Uk’s reflections upon the everyday, simple things that would occur in both his life and the lives of the individuals around him who seemed to lead monotonous, repetitive lives.

Yang’s work draws out the void within ordinary people who are living within the standardization of contemporary society and imbues it with humanity. He draws out life’s principles as well as play, using a medium such as kinetic art that is both dynamic and systematic to tell stories that are both silent and lyrical.

Gallery SoSo of Seoul, Korea will be exhibiting in Booth 411.

See VIDEO of Yang Jung Uk's work...

Gallery SoSo's space in Seoul at night.

FAIR HIGHLIGHT

Camilo Matiz
IndianaBond | Bogotá, Colombia 

Colombian artist Camilo Matiz's inviting neon sign installations are hung in front of ornate black framed mirrors. When one peers into the frame, a second message on the back of the sign is suddenly revealed— what once said "You are a Star," now reads "You are a Bastard."

"It's about the duality of the human being," gallery owner Christopher Paschall said of the contradictory messages, which also included Believe You Can/Lie to Yourself.

The artist with his work, You Are A Star/You Bastard.

IndianaBond of Bogotá, Colombia will be exhibiting at Booth E11.

See more of Camilo Matiz's work...


First View
Wed, Jan 20, 6-10pm

Public Hours
Thur, Jan 21, 12-7pm
Fri, Jan 22, 12-9pm
Sat, Jan 23, 12-7pm
Sun, Jan 24 12-6pm

Location
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 (Show me on Google)

Parking
In addition to parking at the Convention Center, parking will be available in the Hibiscus Parking Garage located in CityPlace. Complimentary shuttle service provided.

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Miami Artist Troy Simmons' Work Elegantly Blends Nature and Modern Brutalist Architecture

Miami-based visual artist Troy Simmons is inspired by nature’s persistence to co-exist despite the impact we impose – combined with his fascination for the Brutalist Architectural movement of the 1950’s, the result is a contemporary re-incarnation of the Arte Povera genre. Simmons uses concrete, color fields & organic forms to express his position on the harmonious existence of different entities.

“Opposites attract. Although rather cliche, it’s a theme that echos true to my intense fascination with nature and modern Brutalist Architecture. Concrete, acrylics and raw natural elements allow me to physically explore the ideological perceptions of incompatible binary relationships,” explains Simmons.

“My inspiration is drawn from the evolution of our social structure and nature’s persistence to coexist despite the elements that work against it. Relationships and families formed regardless of political, ethnic or religious backgrounds are parallel experiences found in the natural world around us. The contrast is easily seen in sprouts of grass, growing through a small crack in the sidewalk. These ideas fuel my passion to create unique art that exposes the stable coexistence of opposites.”

Troy Simmons is a strong believer in discovery through creation and describes his work as an exploration of the relationship between nature and man. Simmons challenges himself by creating unique pieces that expose the beauty that is created when these elements collide. The artist is represented by Jankossen Contemporary (New York/Basel, Switzerland) and is a resident artist at Bakehouse Art Complex – Studio #27, in the Wynwood Arts District at 561 NW 32nd Street, Miami Florida 33127. 

Art Palm Beach Announces Winners of Poster Competition for 2016 Fair

In celebration of its 19th edition of ArtPalmBeach January 20 – 24, 2016 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, the fair’s founders/organizers, Lee Ann and David Lester launched a new competition for the fair’s annual poster. Two winners were selected, Samantha Vassor from the A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and Laura Rincon from Palm Beach State College. The Lester’s partnered with the A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and Palm Beach State College and the competition was open to all students from both schools, the only caveat being the inclusion of the phrase, Art Palm Beach 2016.

ArtPalmBeach 2016 Poster Winner Samantha Vassor

“We wanted the students to have creative liberty and were thrilled with the hundreds of submissions that we received. Our curatorial panel narrowed the entries down to the ten best from each school and then we opened to voting to the public,” says Lee Ann Lester. More than 33,000 votes were cast, and Ms. Vassor and Ms. Rincon received more than 40% of the votes in separate polls for each school. 

ArtPalmBeach 2016 Poster Winner Laura Rincon

“It is a great opportunity for the students to get engaged with the contemporary art world coming into their local community and learn about a part of the process behind planning and marketing a large event like Art Palm Beach,” says Lacey Van Reeth, Dean of Visual Arts, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. “We’re very excited that Art Palm Beach, the largest art show in Palm Beach County wanted to connect with our students. It’s so important that our students exhibit their work and have the opportunity to deal with clients early on in their careers. 

Palm Beach State College is thrilled that Laura Rincon, one of our talented students, will have her artwork serve as the poster for Art Palm Beach,” says Victoria R. Martin, Professor 1, Department Chair Fine Arts and Graphic Design, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Campus.

In addition to the prestige of serving as the official Art Palm Beach 2016 posters, Vassor’s Mt. Pink Lake and Rincon’s Self Portrait will be published in 10,000 copies of the January 2016 issue of PureHoney Magazine as 33’ x 21’ posters, and will be included in marketing campaigns with the originals exhibited at the fair.
 

Art Palm Beach, the internationallyrenowned premiere mid-winter contemporary art fair on Florida’s Gold Coast takes place January 20-24, 2016 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Celebrating its 19th year, Art Palm Beach is Palm Beach County’s longest running fair dedicated to contemporary, emerging, and modern master works of art of the 20th and 21st centuries. More than 85 international galleries will exhibit paintings, sculpture, as well as functional and innovative design. Video, new technologies, performance art, art installations are a unique feature of the fair offering collectors exposure to today’s emerging art trends.

CANVAS Mural Tour during Art Palm Beach January 23rd at Nicole Henry Fine Art in WPB

CANVAS Mural Tour with Founder Nicole Henry during Art Palm Beach on Sat., Jan.23rd from 2-3pm.

Explore the colossal and inspiring outdoor murals created by artists from around the world that took over the city of West Palm Beach this past November during the first edition of CANVAS Outdoor Museum Show. A unique opportunity to learn about the contemporary artists, gain insight from the Founder and participate in the largest curated outdoor art experience.

Space is limited, kindly RSVP by January 15 to canvaswpb.org/rsvp
*Comfortable shoes recommended*
Meeting point: Nicole Henry Fine Art Gallery, 501 Fern Street, Suite 103, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

CANVAS Outdoor Museum Show • CANVAS Art Charities • Learn more at canvaswpb.org

Miami Art Scene™ Arts & Culture Feature: World Premiere Dramedy 'Unlikely Heroes' Opens Jan.28th in Boca Raton

Miami Art Scene™ Arts & Culture Feature: World Premiere Dramedy Unlikely Heroes Opens January 28, 2016 at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, featuring retired Doctor Charles Gluck's hit play from Jan.28 through Feb.21, 2016 --> this must-see theatre performance will take you on a riveting emotional roller-coaster ride with a dysfunctional family - is there another kind? 201 Plaza Real (opposite Lord & Taylor) in Boca Raton, Florida 33432. www.UnlikelyHeroesPlay.com Call (561)406-8007.

Closing Reception Night in the Design District: 100+ Degrees in the Shade - Tonight, January 13

Join us tonight with Miami-based artist Dana Donaty for Pecha Kucha Night - Wed, Jan.13th from 7-10pm, PechaKucha Miami at 3900 North Miami Avenue in the Miami Design District and the Closing Night Reception of 100+ Degrees in The Shade: A Survey of South Florida Art curated by Jane Hart --> Artist Speakers include Kevin Arrow, Robert Chambers, Gina Cunningham, Dana Donaty, Monica Lopez de Victoria, and David Rohn. RSVP at 100plus.eventbrite.com

Enjoy the internationally renowned mid-winter contemporary art fair 'Art Palm Beach' January 20-24, 2016

The renowned global art fair of the Palm Beaches, in its most international edition since inception in 1998, over 80 galleries from 21 countries will showcase paintings, sculpture, photography, video, art installation projects, and works on paper. Do not miss Florida's most popular mid-winter art fair where you'll view works by 20th century masters - Picasso, Warhol, Monet, Klee - to today's most promising new masters.

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Artist Talks, Film Screenings, Tours...
Enjoy a full schedule of complimentary daily lectures, artists presentations, film screenings, and tours by the experts. Expand your knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art. See the Art Forum schedule.


Art Palm Beach Week
In conjunction with the fair, nine county-wide Art Districts, galleries, local museums and cultural institutions will offer exhibitions and events in the surrounding area, creating a unique exciting region-wide Art Palm Beach Week. Known as Florida's "Cultural Capital" explore Palm Beach's outstanding museums and performing art centers. Learn more about Art Palm Beach Week.