April's 8 Personal Favorites --Palm Beach Arts in Winter

"Glasstress"  - The Boca Museum    -   Boca Raton
January 31 to July 2, 2017

The sculpture glitters and glows; it amazes and confounds.  It's all made of glass--three pieces shown above--which is one reason it hypnotizes  viewers strolling the exhibition. They are part of an initiative by the Fondazione Berengo to encourage the use of glass as artwork, not simply decoration.  The Boca Museum, Boca Raton, January 31 to July 2  --  bocamuseum.org 561-392-2500

See below for names of artists and pieces--all on display in various venues in Palm Beach as explained below....(Sophie Ryder piece in center is sample, not necessarily in the show.)

Lost Bird Project -- Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens - WPB
January 12 to June 28

Passenger Pigeon, Todd McGrain, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Columbus, Ohio

Five large bronze birds--now extinct--are perched in the main lawn of the historical West Palm Beach landmark home, studio, and gardens of sculptor Ann Norton. These majestic creatures intrigue all visitors and were created by Todd McGrain for "The Lost Bird Project." January 12 through June 28. ansg.org , 561-832-5328 [This edition of the passenger pigeon stature is not in the show.]

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RAW Winner Svenja Deininger --The Norton  - WPB
February 4 to April 16, 2017

Svenja Deininger, Untitled, 2014, oil on canvas

The work of abstract painter Svenja Deininger conveys a powerful sense of calmness with complexity. It is this intriguing quality that makes her exhibition entitled Second Chances, First Impressions, so intriguing. Deininger is the sixth artist to be awarded the Norton's RAW (Recognition of Art by Women) award for women artists. Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach  February 4-April 16, 2017    --  norton.org, 561-832-5196

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"Fabricated" - The Cornell Museum - Delray Beach
February 23 to April 23, 2017

The Cornell Museum, Delray Beach, FL

This creative collection of fiber art from galleries and street artists delights the viewer with its variety. The artwork ranges from purely decorative to serious messaging. The Cornell Museum, Delray Beach, February 2 -April 23,  oldschoolsquare.org

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Photography of Place - Palm Beach Photographic Center - WPB

Landscape photography lets you see the world through new eyes. This exhibition of 22 master photographers, plus a few talented amateurs,  contains images from the late 19th century to the present day. It includes some of the biggest names in 20th century photography such as  Robert Frank, famous for his influential 1958 volume book The Americans. The Photographic Center, West Palm Beach, workshop.org , 561-253-2600

"Pen to Paper" Artists' Handwriting - The Norton Museum
April 18 to July 2

Have you ever wondered about the handwriting of your favorite artist? You might have wondered if it would reflect his or her style of art...or personality...or both....Now you can see for yourself at the Norton's exhibition of letters from celebrated artists such as Mary Cassatt, Frederick Edwin Church,  Claes Oldenburrg, and many others. This is a selection of artists' handwritten letters from the Smithsonian's archives of American art. The Norton Museum, West Palm Beach, April 18 to July 2, Norton.org,  561-832-5196

Rising: The Mystical World of Sophie Ryder
January 12-April 30, 2017

The mysterious sculptural figures of Sophie Ryder rise from the garden setting on the grounds of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. They are tall, strange anthropomorphic, otherworldly creatures made of wire and bronze that dance and prance. Ann Norton Garden and Museum January 12-April 30, 2017, ansg.org, 561-832-5328

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ArtBocaRaton—Contemporary Art Fair

Donald Sultan, Blue Poppies, 2015, Painted aluminum on aluminum base

This exciting contemporary air fair is back for its second year. It offers an unusually broad selection of today's most creative art from sculpture and painting to drawings, glass, and more. The fair is located in the International Pavilion Florida Atlantic University (FAU). The exhibition hall includes a full service restaurant, sculpture garden and lecture hall facility. Ample free parking for fair attendees. info@nextlevelfairs.com March 16-19,  305-791-2990

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