Palm Beach, Florida - From January 22 to 26, 2025, the Palm Beach County Convention Center will host the new edition ofArt Palm Beach, the must-attend event for contemporary and modern art in the Americas. Organized under the direction of Kassandra Voyagis, this year's event promises once again to offer a unique platform, highlighting works by international artists while fostering exchanges between creators, galleries and collectors.
Among this year's flagship initiatives, the DIVERSEartPB program, orchestrated by curator Marisa Caichiolo, continues its commitment to exploring how art unites cultures and inspires global dialogues. Through collaborations with renowned institutions, this program will showcase bold and transformative artistic projects, illustrating the unifying power of art.
DIVERSEartPB: art as a vehicle for cultural unity
DIVERSEartPB, the fair's signature program, is a space for reflection where art transcends individual perspectives to promote collective understanding. This year's participants include prestigious institutions such as the Danubiana Museum (Slovakia), the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and Culture Nomad Seoul.
One of the highlights will be the monumental sculpture Bear by Viktor Freso, presented by the Danubiana Museum. Standing 9 meters high, this work symbolizes the resilience and impact of art in public spaces.
In another highlight, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas will unveil an exceptional collection of hand-painted ceramic plates, featuring Cuban artists and designers from the Americas. Through this project, the institution highlights the richness of contemporary expression in a traditional medium.
Finally, Eternal Light-21C The Last Judgment, an immersive installation proposed by ReflectSpace Gallery (Glendale) and Culture Nomad (Seoul), questions the future of humanity in the face of contemporary crises. The project blends classical artistic techniques with modern technologies, creating light-infused worlds where history, performance and fantasy collide.
A springboard for emerging artists
Art Palm Beach 2025 also stands out for its support of up-and-coming talent through the Museum Acquisition Award for Emerging Artists. This award, presented in partnership with the Boca Raton Museum for its 75ᵉ anniversary, aims to reward an emerging artist whose works will be acquired to enrich the museum collections.
Kathleen Goncharov, curator of the museum, emphasizes: "This prize illustrates our desire to promote a new generation of artists and offer visibility to unheard voices." The award ceremony will be held during the official opening, marking a highlight of this edition.
A globally-anticipated event
Alongside DIVERSEartPB, Art Palm Beach 2025 will host a selection of top international galleries. These include Aspen's Casterline|Goodman Gallery, London's Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery and New York's Ai Bo Gallery. These institutions will be presenting new works ranging from abstract expressionism to contemporary sculpture.
Curator Marisa Caichiolo sums up the fair's ambition: "By bringing together artists, collectors and galleries from all over the world, Art Palm Beach transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, demonstrating that art is a universal language."
For further information: artpalmbeach.com
