Highlights from Art Palm Beach International 2018 Fair
The Art Palm Beach International 2018 fair was held from January 18 to 21 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This annual event featured galleries presenting contemporary art, sculpture, and installations. Notable works included Zac Knudson's neon-etched glass piece 'Keep working sucker' and Sungchul Hong's 'Perceptual Mirror' with solar LCD units. Other highlights were Shawn Kolodny's large-scale installation 'Fake Fulfillment Center,' which addresses addiction, and a collaborative project by DetroitWick and Crow Studios transforming firearms into sculptures to benefit the Caliber Foundation. Artists like Debra Steidel, Arinze Stanley, and Martin C. Herbst also exhibited, showcasing diverse techniques from hyperrealism to reflective steel spheres. The fair provided a platform for emerging trends, such as incorporating Swarovski crystals and neon into artworks.
Key facts
- Art Palm Beach International 2018 took place from January 18-21, 2018.
- The event was located at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Featured artists included Zac Knudson, Sungchul Hong, Shawn Kolodny, and Debra Steidel.
- A notable installation was 'Fake Fulfillment Center,' a multi-sensory work by Shawn Kolodny.
- The fair included a project by DetroitWick and Crow Studios that repurposed guns into art for charity.
Entities
Artists
- Zac Knudson
- Sungchul Hong
- Shawn Kolodny
- Debra Steidel
- Arinze Stanley
- Martin C. Herbst
- DetroitWick
- Crow Studios
Institutions
- Evan Lurie Gallery
- Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts
- Caliber Foundation
- Steidel Contemporary Art Gallery
Locations
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Palm Beach County Convention Center