Public Art Flourishes in West Palm Beach

Eduardo Kobra. Einstein's Theory of Love. WPB 2015 (Adrian Wilcox Photo)

Public art has reinvigorated West Palm Beach—and is transforming it into an art destination. On November 11, the city’s second Canvas Outdoor art experience opened. This year it is centrally located along the waterfront on Flagler Drive. Artists from around the globe are creating monumental installations at that new, permanent location, and mural art is being created as well. ​Last year’s Canvas exhibition offered some sensational mural art by the big international names in that field such as Sean Yoro (Hula)....

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Left to right: Bik Ismo, See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil, WPB 2015.(Wilcox); Agata Ren & Steven Brouse, Infinite Spirit, WPB, 2016 (Now Painted Over) (Ren); Mike Greg, True Love, WPB, 2015 (Wilcox); Sean Yoro (Hula), Clara. WPB. 2015 (Wilcox)  

​Other artists whose work is still on display in the city are Eduardo Kobra, Bik Ismo, and Greg Mike, plus local artists such as Amanda Valdes and Eduardo Mendieta.  

West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County have strongly supported this artistic renaissance. In fact, West Palm Beach actually joined with Nicole Henry, founder and curator of Canvas, to support her project going forward. The Canvas exhibition has attracted large crowds this year and last--and indication of how much people appreciate accessible good art. It also proves that when art and business collide, it’s good for everyone! See my article in the Miami art magazine Art Districts-Florida for details about this art phenomenon. http://artdistricts.com/
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