Art Palm Beach is no stranger to bold ideas, but this one may be its most talked-about yet. During the fair’s return January 28–February 1, 2026, artist John Knuth will debut works created in collaboration with one million houseflies—a live, evolving process that turns the smallest creatures in the room into the artists themselves.
Presented by Hollis Taggart Gallery, Renewed Resilience uses flies fed a mix of acrylic pigment and sugar water. Their tiny movements leave behind luminous, pointillist marks that build into glowing abstractions—so interesting they’ve even inspired the fair’s buzzworthy “one million flies” visual identity.
But the flies are just one highlight.
What Else to Expect at Art Palm Beach 2026
Art Palm Beach is South Florida’s premier mid-winter contemporary art fair, and its 2026 edition arrives with an expanded, highly curated international lineup:
- Modern and contemporary works across painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia
- A major DIVERSEartPB installation, including an immersive large-scale work by Chilean artist Eugenia Vargas-Pereira
- International gallery debuts from London, San Francisco, Dublin, Basel, and beyond
- Curated talks, artist activations, and programs for collectors and first-time fairgoers alike
Additional featured exhibitions include:
- Sylvester Stallone: Evolution, a rare retrospective presented by Provident Fine Art
- Works by Italian painter Matteo Massagrande, presented by Pontone Gallery
Why Go to Art Palm Beach
Collectors will find high-quality works in a refined, global setting. Art lovers get front-row access to bold, experimental ideas. And anyone curious about where contemporary art is headed will find plenty to talk about—starting with a million flies.
Tickets & Hours
- Opening Night Premiere Gala: January 28, 2026 from 5–9 pm
- General Admission: January 29–February 1, 2026 from 11 am–6 pm daily
Bottom Line: Art Palm Beach 2026 blends international talent, experimental art, and cultural conversation—proving that sometimes the smallest details create the biggest impact.
