Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary (PBM+C), presented by Art Miami, will return for its fifth edition opening with an exclusive invitation-only VIP Preview benefiting the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens on Thursday, March 24 and running through Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
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PBM+C brings together world-class investment quality art from an internationally acclaimed group of galleries and artists to one of the most culturally savvy and discerning collecting audiences in the world.
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“We are thrilled to bring back the can’t-miss art event of the Palm Beach season with the fifth edition of the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary fair at our new location, aligning us with the respected Palm Beach International Yacht Show,” said Nick Korniloff, Director of Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary. “This year’s fair is a direct reflection of our prestigious Art Miami fair that runs annually alongside Art Basel Miami Beach and will showcase select investment quality artworks presented by nearly 100 international galleries representing world-class artists from the 20th and 21st century.”
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Prominent collectors, curators, art connoisseurs, interior designers, museum directors, architects and art world luminaries will descend upon the fair to acquire important and rarely exhibited works including blue chip, modern and contemporary, and post-war works from the 20th and 21st centuries from over 85 leading galleries, spanning nine countries and over 30 cities. Collectible works will be on display and available for acquisition from renowned artists including: Robert Motherwell; Kiyoshi Nakagami; Roy Lichtenstein; Lynn Chadwick; Kenneth Noland; Banksy; Kaws; Yayoi Kusama; Alex Katz; Carlos Cruz-Diez; David Hockney; George Condo; Fernando Botero; Alexander Calder; Jean Arp; Manolo Valdés; Sam Francis; Henry Moore; Donald Sultan; Mickalene Thomas; Harry Benson; Anthony James; Andy Warhol; Pablo Picasso; Kenny Scharf; Damien Hirst; Chun Kwang Young; Julian Wild; Nicole Pietrantoni; Jacob Gils; Ahmed Alsoudani; Andy Burgess; David Salle; Brad Howe; Milton Avery; Larry Rivers;Hans Hofmann; Louise Nevelson; James Rosenquist; Judith Godwin; Richard Hambleton; Claudio Bravo; Deborah Butterfield; Ian Davenport; David Datuna; Roberto Mata; Hyun Ae Kang; Jules Olitski; Oswaldo Vilgas and more.
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The fair has partnered with the historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) for another year, which will serve as a satellite venue and benefactor of the VIP Preview. ANSG will showcase the Garden Exhibition with works from four artists represented by Long-Sharp Gallery including: Patrick Hurst; Julian Wild; Tarik Currimbhoy; and Jason Myers. Additionally, Avant Gallery and The Square will present Sculpture by Will Kurtz in association with the Palm Beach Modern & Contemporary Art Fair with a portion of the proceeds that will benefit the ANSG.
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With health and safety as a top priority, PBM+C and the Palm Beach County Convention Center have implemented protocols for a safe environment including touchless entry and digital ticketing along with spacious aisles with social distancing in place. Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy onsite amenities including cafés, dining spaces, VIP Lounge, convenient parking and more. A complimentary shuttle between the fair and Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens will be available on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 from 10AM-4PM daily. PBM+C is located a short distance from Palm Beach Island, which offers haute couture shopping, fine dining and entertainment and is across the street from The Square — West Palm Beach’s newest urban oasis shopping with various food and beverage, retail and arts and cultural outlets. Both neighborhoods provide world-class destinations to appeal to locals and visitors.
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The fair will coincide with the Palm Beach International Yacht Show, located along Downtown West Palm Beach’s waterfront. PBM+C VIP Passholders are offered complimentary general admission to the Yacht Show during public show days.
FAIR HOURS
Thursday, March 24, 2022
VIP Preview: 5pm - 9pm
Access for PBM+C VIP Cardholders & Press, benefiting the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
GENERAL ADMISSION
Friday, March 25 11am - 7pm
Saturday, March 26 11am - 7pm
Sunday, March 27 11am - 6pm
FAIR INFORMATION
+1.800.376.5850 or info@artpbfair.com