Society photographer Annie Watt had her annual exhibition at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. The event was a fundraiser for the Palm Beach Police Department, and Iris Apfel was the guest of honor. Over 200 guests attended the party, among them, her friends from New York and Palm Beach. Their black and white portraits in the Solarium were offered in exchange for donations to the PBPD. The Wetenhalls, current owners of the Colony Hotel provided wine and appetizers for the party, which was hosted by famed restaurateur Robert Caravaggi of the Swifty's. Ukrainian artist Tatyana Horoshko from Brooklyn, NY, hand-delivered her painting of Iris Apfel to the honoree. April 18, 2023 Palm Beach, Fla.
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Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary Show 2022
At the opening night of the Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary Show, British photographer Harry Benson was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. At 92, Benson is full of wit and humor. His career spans over 60 years, from refugee camps in Africa to royals and presidents, but perhaps his most recognizable photographs are of the Beatles. Nowadays, he lives in Florida with his wife Gigi and two dogs. "The first thing I'll do is when I get home I'll show it to my dogs," he said accepting his award. The show collaborated with Holden Luntz Gallery to exhibit some of Benson's most prominent works. Jodi Luntz shared with me the backstory of the iconic photograph "The Pillow Fight" at George V hotel in Paris.
Annie Watt | Photography Exhibition | Palm Beach
On April 27, 2021, a prominent New York society photographer, Annie Watt, had her first Palm Beach retrospective “Impromptu Portraits, a Distinguished Decade.” The party was held at the Colony Hotel, and was co-hosted by Eleanora Kennedy, Jean Shafiroff, Janet Levy, Christine Schott and George Ledes, Doug Evans and Mikolaj Bauer, Robert Caravaggi, and Sarah and Andrew Wetenhall. It was a token of love and appreciation from her friends, 200 strong and counting. Coincidentally, Annie was featured in the inaugural issue of the “Metropolitan Palm Beach” magazine.
Palm Beach Show 2021
Despite unique challenges the 18th Annual Palm Beach Show is live and in-person this year. The event is a bit smaller but well attended, with safety protocols in place. A few highlights – a rediscovered painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a rare Stradivarius, the most expensive COVID mask in the world, and a Paraiba tourmaline necklace. Old friends, new friends, and so much more... The show runs February 11 - 16, 2021.
Annie Watt | Society Photographer
One of the most notable New York City society photographers Annie Watt opens up about her way to success, her passions, and the importance of giving back. Palm Beach, Fla., January 3, 2020
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