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Palm Beach Show 2026

Join me at Art Palm Beach 2026 for an exclusive look at contemporary works by classically trained artists and museum-quality masterpieces. From the expressive brushwork of Frans Hals, one of the Dutch Golden Age’s finest painters, to modern sculptures and paintings by an accomplished artist duo, Luis Montoya and Leslie Ortiz. This video explores the intersection of history, technique, and collector appeal. In this video: - An interview with an artist duo Luis Montoya and Leslie Ortiz who bring European classical training to contemporary sculpture and painting; - A close-up exploration of a Frans Hals painting and its historical significance; - Behind-the-scenes access to Art Palm Beach 2026, one of Florida’s premier art fairs. Palm Beach, Fla. February 12, 2026

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Art Palm Beach 2026

Art Palm Beach 2026 opens its fourth edition bringing together contemporary and modern galleries, immersive installations, and notable names from around the world. Director Kassandra Voyagis discusses the fair’s direction and its role in the South Florida art landscape. At Hollis Taggart gallery, artist John Knuth presents works created using live flies, offering insight into his unconventional process. The fair teams up with DIVERSEartPB, a platform that bridges art institutions, museums, and nonprofits to showcase three immersive installations - Birth of Light by Paju Cultural Foundation, Korea, AGUAS project by Chilean artist Eugenia Vargas Pereira, and Ixchel Suarez’s striking textile installation Tempus Fugit presented by World Textile Art Biennial. And Lastly, discover a different side of Sylvester Stallone through his bold and expressive artwork. The show runs through February 1. January 28, 2026 Palm Beach, Fla.

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Friends of the Uffizi | Lisa Marie Conte Browne

My guest is Lisa Marie Conte Browne, President of Friends of the Uffizi Gallery—a Palm Beach-based membership organization dedicated to supporting the Florentine museum by raising funds for art preservation, restoration, and education. Conte Browne shares the organization’s origins, her personal Italian ties, and offers her vision for the future along with the legacy she hopes to leave. Florida, November 20, 2025

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Caravaggio 2025 Exhibition

The "Caravaggio 2025" exhibition at Palazzo Barberini in Rome brings together 24 masterpieces that trace the artist's life, from his arrival in Rome to his untimely death at 38, while on the run. It's a journey through Caravaggio's evolving career, showcasing early lighter works, portraits and later, dramatic religious scenes. Celebrated for his mastery of chiaroscuro, the exhibition also includes rare and newly uncovered pieces, offering a fresh look at his oeuvre.

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Imani Bilal | Artist Studio Visit

Meet Imani Bilál, an abstract artist based in Jersey City, whose vibrant and colorful work contrasts with the deep pain and grief that inspire her practice. During a recent visit to her NJ studio, Bilál shared her journey of personal loss, the strength she draws from her faith, and her humble beginnings—painting in small spaces while caring for her children. She reflected on the people who helped her along the way, the moment she was discovered, and her aspirations for the future. Jersey City, NJ September 20, 2024