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.
Art Basel 2024
This year, the flagship Art Basel fair has several new developments: a new director of the Swiss fair, Maike Cruse (a specially created role), the launch of its brand Art Basel store, and the Parcours section now moved closer to the fair. Here's my overview: On Day 1, I visited Messeplatz, the large square in front of the fair, which has been turned into a wheatfield as part of an art installation by Agnes Denes. I then explored the Galleries sector, where I spoke with Louis Kasmin from Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert (London) and Jordi Mayoral from Galeria Mayoral (Barcelona). On Day 2, I returned to the Galleries to talk with Valentina Volchkova from Pace gallery about Jean Dubuffet's Banc-Salon sculpture, which resembles a bench. Later, I walked through the Unlimited section, which its curator, Giovanni Carmine, described as “a little town of art.” On the last day, I explored Parcours, Art Basel’s public program. Basel, Switzerland, June 13-16, 2024
Frieze New York 2024
Frieze New York 2024 returns to the Shed in Hudson Yards from May 1-5 with a lineup of 68 participating galleries. This year, the fair feature many solo booth presentations with an emphasis on abstract art. Notable highlights include: Alex Katz at Gladstone, Leo Valledor at Silverlens, Dewey Crumpler at Jenkins-Johnson, and Holly Hendry at Stephen Friedman. First-time participant Madragoa gallery from Lisbon wins Focus Stand Prize award. A special mention goes to self-taught artists: Reverend Joyce McDonald, Mame-Diarra Niang, Thornton Dial, as well as New York artist and performer Kembra Pfahler. Despite challenging economic conditions, the 12th edition of the fair reports robust sales. New York, NY May 2, 2024
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