A special exhibition of lightpainting works from Stephen Knapp, presented by Setford & Bridges (Paris + New York); Stephen Knapp, artist and innovator of this new fusion of art and technology will be honored at his museum opening at Miami’s Lowe Art Museum on January 25th.

Leslie Smith Gallery (Amsterdam) will unveil an outstanding collection of contemporary Aboriginal Art alongside new works from the breakout Chinese artist Zhuang Hong Yi.

An interactive installation from French “light painter,” photographer Jadikan LP will be presented by Art Vitam (Paris + Miami). Creating lighting portraits by the use of long exposure Jadikan creates ghost like imagery with light and color.

Invited Cuban artist Sandra Ramos works will be featured in a site specific fair installation by Mayer Gallery. Known for her pioneering the depiction of Cuba's harshness of daily life, social strife, inequalities, racial and social issues. Her works works have been internationally collected and recently acquired by the Miami Art Museum permanent collection.

Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery (Stamford) will introduce the internationally renowned and award winning furniture designer and artist Paco Camus of Madrid, Spain.

Lyons Wier Gallery (New York) will be featuring a site specific installation of contemporary works by American artist Greg Haberny.

FAIR PROGRAMMING:
Fair programming will encompass an extensive schedule of premiere events, special exhibitions, topical lectures, special museum tours, site-specific art installations, art performances and exclusive VIP programs.

The lecture and panel discussion series [link to fair program] will include a full program of daily presentations; “Fifty Years in Photojournalism,” Bill Eppridge, Photo Journalist Life Magazine, Sports Illustrated; “Rough Glass: My Adventures in the Sand,” Marlene Rose, a nationally known glass artist; “The Life and Work of Lino Tagliapietra – Interview/Lecture,” Lino Tagliapietra, Italian master from Murano, Italy, Interview by Scott Indrisek, Senior Executive Editor of Modern Painters; “Shadow of the Turning: The Art of Collaboration,” Panelists Binh Pho, Kevin Wallace and Joey Richardson, Moderator Tom Riley; “The Next 50 Years: The Future of Studio Glass,” Ferdinand Hampson, Habatat Gallery, Michigan; “Studio Furniture in Contemporary Art and Design,” Rosanne Somerson, the Provost of Rhode Island School of Design; “The Times They Are A-Changing,” Bonnie Clearwater, the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami; “The Collage Aesthetic,” Pavel Zoubok, one of the leading authorities on collage in contemporary art; “Ephemera Forever,” Anthony Haden-Guest, British-American writer, reporter, cartoonist and art critic based in New York and London and Edwina Sandys is an artist and author; “Aperture & the Changing World of Photography,” Chris Boot, Director of Aperture Foundation; “The Madness of Art,” Jim Kempner; and “IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA—the Artistry of American Fashion Design,” Steven Maklansky/Director, Boca Raton Museum of Art.

In 2012, ArtPalmBeach was marked with outstanding attendance and strong sales. The fair welcomed a record attendance during the five-day run. Dealers reported positive sales and strong interest from known collectors within the industry, reconfirming ArtPalmBeach’s establishment as a fixture of South Florida’s contemporary art scene.

For more information on ArtPalmBeach 2013 hours, exhibitors and programming, please visit the website at www.artpalmbeach.com.