Behind the Artist: Slava Ilyayev

Slava Ilyayev not only respects his trade as an artist, he submits himself to it. In Ilyayev’s studio, it’s just himself, his tools, and his subject—imparting a true vision of artistic [...]

Collectors Share Love of Peter Max with University of Michigan

The colorful art of Peter Max has been featured in more than 40 museums worldwide. Thanks to two Park West Gallery collectors, Max can add the University of Michigan’s Museum of Art to that list. [...]

Alfred Gockel Named the 2017 Amelia Island Jazz Festival Artist

The Amelia Island Jazz Festival needed to capture the power of jazz, and turned to none other than artist Alfred “Alex” Gockel to do it justice. Gockel was a natural choice to become the official [...]

Park West Foundation Supports New Health and Art Initiatives

Park West Gallery’s non-profit arm, the Park West Foundation, serves as a facilitator and funding resource for organizations seeking to enrich and care for the lives of others. The foundation [...]

Art News: $110.5-Million Basquiat, Condensed Film Images, and Virtual Dalí Art

The art world is full of fascinating exhibitions, intriguing discoveries, and moments that shape history. Here are some of the latest news items making art headlines.   Basquiat Art Sets New [...]

Behind the Artist: Lebo

Inspired by ancient modes of storytelling, comic strip compositions, and the grit of 1970s street art, David (Lebo) Le Batard surrenders his artwork to the sum of history. The Cuban-American [...]

VIP Profile: April Fan

April Fan is always on the look-out for amazing art. On her second-ever cruise, she was pleased to discover a friendly and fun way to collect art with Park West. “The way Park West approaches the [...]

Art News: Louvre Abu Dhabi Opening, Chagall and Music, and Dalí’s Hologram

The art world is full of fascinating exhibitions, intriguing discoveries, and moments that shape history. Here are some of the latest news items making art headlines.   Louvre Museum to Open [...]

Autumn de Forest Inspires the Next Generation of Artists

Early exposure to the arts can positively impact a child. Master artists Rembrandt van Rijn and Pablo Picasso didn’t wait until they were grown up to realize their artistic talents, they started [...]

How KISS Inspired Anatole Krasnyansky’s Surreal Style

Artist Anatole Krasnyansky didn’t interpret the hard rock band KISS as music, but a “message from Hell” that resulted in the birth of a second style. Following his immigration to the United [...]