The most luxurious showcase of its kind in the country, the 21st annual Palm Beach Show returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center over Presidents’ Day Weekend for six days of superb and sophisticated collections of fine art, jewelry and antiques. With works ranging from the antiquities to today, presented by dealers from across the globe, collectors will have no trouble finding something unique and intriguing.
In addition to historic art and antiques, the Palm Beach Show also features contemporary works.
While the Palm Beach Show is known as a destination for historic art and antiquities, visitors might be surprised to learn that contemporary art makes up about 25 percent of the show’s expansive offerings. In previous years, galleries specializing in contemporary art were contained in a designated area but event producers found the layout too divisive and, this year, have reintegrated these exhibitors back into the general floorplan.
Rehs Contemporary, Silver Bowl with Peaches, oil on panel, 9 x16", by Todd M. Casey.
“The Palm Beach Show is an exhibition of spectacular breadth, depth and scope remaining the area’s only high-end showcase offering items spanning every genre, juxtaposing many periods and movements,” says a show spokesperson, adding that the all-inclusive nature of the show allows exhibitors to showcase the full spectrum of their inventory, which often contains work across a variety of categories.
For example, Rehs Galleries specializes in American and European historic fine art as well as contemporary realism—and often showcases the wide range of art they represent at events like the Palm Beach Showthat are attended by art appreciators of all kinds.
Janina Fine Art, For me to Start, oil on canvas, 36 x 36", by Janina Leigue.
“There is a noticeable market redundancy with other fairs that simply feature strictly contemporary and modern works of art, which in a sense limits the audience and collectors,” continues a show representative. “To stay ahead of the curve, while also paying attention to collector’s buying trends, the Palm Beach Show decided to incorporate more contemporary and modern work to strengthen its reputation as the most compressive and prestigious show in the United States. A cross-collecting fair like this can help galleries meet new clients they may not come across at contemporary only events and avoid repetitive marketing endeavors.”
Carefree Gallery, Chasing, collectible tin toys on plexiglass support, 60 x 80 x 12", by Favio Landeira and Phil Luangrath.
Palm Beach Show Group president and CEO Scott Diament adds, “The Palm Beach Show’s curated offerings bridge eras, ensuring that every collector, from the seasoned connoisseur to the contemporary art enthusiast, finds a piece that resonates with their unique passion. The Palm Beach Show is not just an event, it’s a celebration of art’s dynamic evolution, welcoming collectors to explore, embrace and acquire a piece of the present artistic narrative.” —
Palm Beach Show
February 15-20, 2024
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 822-5440, www.palmbeachshow.com
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