Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Art Palm Beach invites you to the Opening Party at Whitespace Collection in West Palm Beach



Art Palm Beach invites you to the Opening Party at Whitespace Collection on Friday, November 8th from 6-9pm. Guests will preview upcoming works for Art Palm Beach 2020, enjoy Lite Fare and a Wine Tasting by Chateau Chante. This Event is Open to the Public for viewing on: Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th from 11am-4pm. Partial proceeds benefiting the arts and art education through the Community Foundation. 


Whitespace Collection is located at 2805 North Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach, FL 33407.


Image by Sultan Delon Fine Art: Manuel Mendive’s ‘Luz y Tinieblas’, 2011.

Miami Artist David (Lebo) Le Batard Surrenders His Artwork To The Sum Of History

David Le Batard, aka LEBO, is a Cuban-American graphic and fine artist based in Miami, Florida. He is best known for his eye-catching murals, live painting, and sculpture. 

‘Be Still My Love’

LEBO has been described as one of South Florida’s “most recognizable artists”, and “almost an institution” in the art world for his wide range of media, projects, and locations.

Artist David (LEBO) Le Batard

Better known in the art world as Lebo, this incredible artist is recognized for working in a wide spectrum of creative mediums including murals, paintings and sculptures. Lebo is the innovator of Postmodern Cartoon Expressionism – a combination of cartoon imagery, richly saturated balances of color and unique linear composition brought together in a narrative style to inspire emotion and create layers of meaning.

‘A Very Fine Balance’

Lebo’s visual storytelling method pulls from classic American cartooning and fine art, every form of indigenous art and Egyptian hieroglyphics to create a unique visual language – one that strives to have a wide point of entry for the viewer with endless layers of meaning within. It is a world where mythology, history, metaphysics and illustration all join seamlessly.

‘Ode to the Simple Life’

Born to Cuban immigrant parents and raised in South Florida, Lebo has become one of the most well-respected muralists in Miami. With a showroom in Wynwood and a studio in Miami Beach, Lebo’s art can be found all over the world, in private collections and in corporate partnerships including Norwegian Cruise Lines, Lulu Lemon, Harley Davidson, Audi, Google, Microsoft, Redbull, Ketel One, Bacardi, and Ferrari.

‘The Bright Blessed Day’

“My aim in creating is to explore the purest, most spiritual elements of the arts and sciences (from astronomy to history, from music to physics) and to interpret them through the language of cartoons, giving them a unique and vibrant voice. After all, cartoons are a primordial form of expression that have always combined images in order to tell stories. We have only to think of rock paintings, hieroglyphics or religious iconography for our proof. In reality, even when we look at Picasso’s work after 1905, it all becomes very hard-edged yet organic. The very essence of cartooning.” –David ‘LEBO’ Le Batard.

"Free To Fly'

David’s work is proudly represented by Park West Gallery, the world’s largest art dealer, bringing the experience of collecting fine art to more than 2 million customers since 1969. Park West Gallery represents all original works by Lebo and once the original is sold it can be reproduced in other formats and on various substrates (think metal, wood, ceramics, premium papers etc). These reproductions are of the highest quality and come in various sizes and price points making them more accessible to a wider audience. Artwork by Lebo can be collected through Park West Gallery cruise ship art auctions and art galleries in Florida and Michigan. View published works here.

'Sweet Salvation'

To learn more about this fascinating artist, visit www.leboart.com also check out his online shop to purchase prints, jewelry, apparel and more at www.shop.leboart.com

PAMM presents FIU Focus: Teresita Fernández in conversation with Dr. Ana Dopico


Pérez Art Museum Miami welcomes Florida International University students and public to a conversation on how being a first-generation American in Miami in the 80s molded Teresita Fernández’s work. Join us on Saturday, November 9th at 11:30am – 1pm. She will also discuss how she uses conceptual landscape to address and question notions of identity and belonging. Museum admission is free every Second Saturday. Space is limited. First come, first seated. RSVP does not guarantee you a seat.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Mindy Solomon Gallery: Hidden Hour

Nicole Cherubini, Future Perfect

Experience the Opening Reception of Hidden Hour at Mindy Solomon Gallery on Friday, October 25th from 6 – 9pm in the Little River Arts District. Hidden Hour features Pam Lins, Nicole Cherubini, Rubens Ghenov, Amy Pleasant, Craig Drennen, Adam Milner, Shai Yehezkelli. Curated by Linda Lopez and Marc Mitchell. This exhibition features seven artists whose work invokes various notions of “collecting.” This exhibition is on view through November 23, 2019. This Event is Free & Open to the Public. See more here: http://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/mindy-solomon-gallery-hidden-hour/

VIP Your Way Through Miami Art Week 2019 with The Bass Art Pass!

Join, renew, or upgrade your membership today at the $500 (Insider) or $1,000 (Benefactor) level+ and VIP your way through Miami Art Week 2019 with The Bass Art Pass*!

Receive access to 16 art fairs, invitations to special events, and exclusive access to a post-Art Week recovery day at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach, including a complimentary day pass and class, and discounts on spa services. Plus, enjoy a full year of museum membership benefits including tickets for 2 to Night at the Museum in spring 2020!

Kick off the week with an exclusive launch event at Tory Burch in the Miami Design District on Saturday, November 30 and pick up your limited-edition Tory Burch x The Bass tote, filled with passes, an 'artinerary' for the week, and select Cicamed skincare products.
Limited availability, prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your Art Pass by emailing membership@thebass.org or calling 305.673.7530. 
JOIN OR RENEW NOW!
PARTICIPATING FAIRS
Art Basel Miami Beach^ | Design Miami/* | Art Miami* | Aqua Art Miami* CONTEXT Art Miami* | The Directed Art Modern | INK Miami Art Fair | Miami River Art Fair | NADA Miami | PINTA Miami | PRIZM Art Fair | PULSE Miami Beach | Red Dot Miami SCOPE Miami Beach | Spectrum Miami UNTITLED, Miami Beach 
^ Day pass (admits 1) at Insider level ($500) & Vernissage access (admits 2) at Benefactor+ levels ($1,000+)
* Day pass (admits 2) at Insider level ($500) & VIP access at Benefactor+ levels ($1,000+)

Explore the Art of Renowned "Dog Artist" Skip Hartzell Whose Work is Inspired by Man’s Best Friend

South Florida artist Skip Hartzell creates large paintings and works on paper that capture the essence of “dog”. His work is inspired by man’s best friend, and he is best known for his unique sculptures recognized immediately by their distinct form and style only Hartzell can produce.

Artist Skip Hartzell in his art studio with his dogs

His inspiration comes in the form of a morning walk, accompanied by a furry friend. The canine-inspired artworks that he creates are figments of his artistic imagination and creative vision. Hartzell creates directly from his emotions and instincts, his work is inspired by dogs of all shapes, sizes and varieties.

'Big Pink', Papercrete and Resin, 36 x 32 x 16 Inches

“Dogs are always in the moment. Although nothing in life has held my attention longer or has been more fascinating to me than dogs, my work is about much more than that. It is about form, movement, color and texture. The dogs are a recognizable common denominator that allows me to communicate my joy of living, passions and sentiments,” explained Skip Hartzell.

Skip Hartzell with two of his large wall dog sculptures

Hartzell’s art studio is crawling with canine-based works. Whether he’s painting or sculpting, Hartzell’s dogs have a wonderful quality of friendliness about them, and it’s hard to keep yourself from reaching out to touch. And that’s perfectly okay with Hartzell. He’s never been one to place a rope around his artwork.

'Swimmer No.1', Flashe on Canvas, 72×72 Inches

“The texture is so important because the tactile experience of sculpture is so primal for me,” he says. “You grab with your hands and just start to mush things together and get your fingers on the materials, and there is just such a richness to the feel.” He says whenever he’s doing a show, he is quick to hand his sculptures to the patrons so they can enjoy the feeling, too. And whether it’s paint on canvas or sculpture, the texture is one of the most captivating and inviting parts of experiencing his artwork. Hartzell may not set out to mimic the look of someone’s beloved pet, but he says his sculptures and paintings often evoke a fond memory of a furry family member.

'Toy Four' (2018), Oil on Canvas, 60 x 48 Inches

“If you love dogs, you are going to love Skip Hartzell’s soulful pieces. His work is representative of caricature features of dogs,” said J. Marshall Adams, the executive director of the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce.

'Dog Collar #4', Resin and Steel, 36 x 12 Inches

The artist has held numerous solo exhibitions at notable art galleries and prestigious art fairs such as Art Palm Beach, A.E. Backus Museum, ArtHouse 429, Paul Fisher Gallery, Aqua Art Fair during Art Basel Miami Beach and many more. Skip Hartzell is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues and donates proceeds from the sale of his artworks to animal-rescue, no-kill shelters. For sales info, private commissions, general inquiries or exhibition updates, email: skipperhartzell@yahoo.com / visit https://www.skiphartzell.com/

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Experience the Work of Internationally Collected Visual Artist & Filmmaker Cheryl Maeder in Miami New Media Festival


Internationally collected visual artist and filmmaker Cheryl Maeder‘s new video installation ‘Simulacra‘, is a reflection, an imitation, of who we have become in this social media age. Art aficionados and collectors can enjoy this piece through the Miami New Media Festival, on view at Laundromat Art Space located at 5900 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami, FL 33137.


The Miami New Media Festival is a multimedia platform held in Miami by Arts Connection Foundation, since 2006. The 2019 edition runs from October through December with continuous events and exhibitions at various locations throughout South Florida and worldwide. It promotes art through the exploration of new technologies and interactive narratives, such as video art, animation, digital art, and interactive mapping.

Simulacra, video installation

The festival also presents exhibitions in cities in Latin America and Spain. Since its creation, this festival has presented more than 210 artists from 15 countries, 400+ videos, installations, 3D digital art pieces, and performances. Cheryl Maeder's new video installation 'Simulacra', is a reflection, an imitation, of who we have become in this social media age. "As observer and narrator of the film, I become another one of the subjects in this social commentary on our filtered reality. Special thanks to Artist Mary Tidy-Coyle for our wonderful collaboration and editing, as well as Brandon Martinez of Datzi Media, who will be creating an Interactive 3D APP for this installation," said Cheryl Maeder.