While Florida’s Art Palm Beachis only in its third edition, this bold and brazen art fair has hit the ground running by featuring some of the most innovative, contemporary galleries and artists from around the world. From January 22 through January 26, collectors will be able to experience 80 galleries, installations, artist talks and special programming that the show's curators are certain will capture attendees' hearts and minds.
Collector’s browse the offerings at the 2024 Art Palm Beach art fair.
“From the moment you walk in, I want people to feel the emotion behind the art—to be transported into a world where people connect on a higher level, where ideas are bigger than ourselves and where a little magic happens,” says Kassandra Voyagis, director and producer of Art Palm Beach. “Art is so much more than something on the wall. It invites us to step into someone else’s world, to feel what they feel and see what they see. By bringing in new galleries from around the globe, my goal is to bring entirely new experiences and to foster new and lasting relationships between artists, gallery owners and collectors—both old and new.”
Voyagis also shares that this year’s fair will feature quite a diverse range, from established icons of modern art to the freshest voices pushing the boundaries of contemporary expression. “You’ll find larger-than-life sculptures that command attention, immersive installations that blur the lines of reality, and paintings that capture the energy of our times, but also those that speak to the timeless beauty of artistic traditions,” she adds. “Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant colors of Pop Art, the thought-provoking concepts of contemporary installations, the timeless elegance of modern photography or the enduring power of classic paintings, there’s something here to ignite your passion and expand your collection.”
Miya Ando, Unkai (A Sea of Clouds) April 18 2024 6:56 AM NYC, ink on aluminum composite, 25½ x 37½". Image courtesy of Sundaram Tagore Gallery.
Sundaram Tagore Gallery, for example, with locations in New York, London and Singapore, presents paintings, sculpture and photography that offer a glimpse of the gallery’s diverse programming. Artist highlights include Miya Ando, Robert Natkin, Jane Lee, Kenny Nguyen, Hiroshi Senju, Zheng Lu and more. “We champion work that is aesthetically and intellectually rigorous, infused with humanism and art-historically significant,” notes the gallery.
New York gallery Modern Fine Art will debut South African-born artist Mark Eisen’s final collection of stainless steel sculptures. A powerful opening piece to the show is a 30-foot bear sculpture by Viktor Freso presented by Danubiana Museum from Bratislava, Slovakia. Voyagis adds that “L.E. Gallery from Brussels is debuting, with iconic works from artists like Picasso and Miró. I’m also very excited to have Corridor Contemporary joining us from Tel Aviv. They will introduce local collectors to cutting-edge movements shaping the global art scene with works from artists like Mel Bochner, Damien Hirst and Alex Katz; and artist Joan Mitchell is just one of the big-name artists to be showcased by the Hollis Taggart Gallery.”
Mark Eisen, Gold Disc with Concave Fuchsia Ellipse, stainless steel and paint, 51 x 51 x 8". Image courtesy of Modern Fine Art.
Attendees will also find engaging artist talks and one of the biggest attractions—the non-profits platform DIVERSEartPB, curated by Marisa Caichiolo. “The lineup includes contributions from institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MOCAA) and ReflectSpace & Library Arts and Culture in California,” says Voyagis. “Each institution presents works that highlight art’s profound ability to drive change, challenge societal norms and connect humanity.”
Art Palm Beach kicks off with the ticketed Opening Premiere Party on January 22, from 5 to 9 p.m., with public viewing continuing through January 26. “I hope people leave feeling that they were part of something truly unique,” says Voyagis. “Art is about connection, about something that hits close to the heart and changes you, even just a little.” —
Art Palm Beach
January 22-26, 2025
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
www.artpalmbeach.com
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