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At Sponder Gallery, our mission has always been to create immersive, artful experiences that transcend the walls of the traditional gallery space
We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the distinguished Waterstone Resort & Marina, a collaboration that brings the pulse of blue-chip contemporary art into the heart of one of Boca Raton’s most refined destinations.
In curating this collection, we sought not just beauty, but resonance; works that speak to the elegance of the resort’s surroundings while also inviting thoughtful engagement from its global guests. From masterworks of lyrical abstraction to cutting-edge contemporary sculpture, the selection celebrates both legacy and innovation. It is our privilege to enhance the Waterstone’s celebrated atmosphere with a curated art experience that is as bold as it is sophisticated.
This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to bringing museum-caliber art into the everyday lives of collectors, travelers, and visitors. Whether you ' re discovering a new favorite artist or reconnecting with a celebrated name, our hope is that this exhibition will add a moment of wonder to your stay
With warm regards,
The Sponder Gallery Team
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary cultural experience the integration of fine art into the fabric of luxury hospitality has emerged as both a curatorial strategy and a philosophical gesture Nowhere is this more exquisitely realized than at the Waterstone Resort & Marina in Boca Raton a property whose idyllic location between Lake Boca and the Atlantic Ocean evokes not only the grandeur of coastal modernism but also the chromatic sensibilities and spatial drama of the artworks that animate its interiors
Through a strategic partnership with the esteemed Sponder Gallery Waterstone presents a refined selection of blue-chip and emerging contemporary artists that transforms the resort from a place of transitory leisure into a site of contemplative engagement
The Sponder Gallery Collection at Waterstone is not merely decorative, but dialogical It proposes an active exchange between guests and artwork between luxury
and conceptual rigor It is a living exhibition that privileges proximity and immersion over distance and didacticism The collection includes luminaries such as KAWS, Dan Christensen and Boaz Vaadia figures whose names resonate across global biennales and auction rooms; alongside provocative contemporary voices such as Taher Jaoui Scarlett Kanistanaux and Gabriel Delgado In this way the curatorial gesture is expansive: it does not condescend to the popular tastes of a resort clientele, nor does it insist on the austerity of a museum Rather it creates a space in which aesthetic inquiry and material indulgence meet
KAWS, the celebrated artist known for recontextualizing commercial iconography through Pop-inflected abstraction and critical irony is a particularly potent figure within this setting His presence at Waterstone reflects the global shift in collecting priorities where art luxury and branding intersect; a gesture both culturally resonant and playfully self-aware Juxtaposed with the
Arts that transforms the resort from a place of transitory leisure into a site of contemplative engagement.
ethereal photo-based portraits of Isabelle van Zeijl or the hyperrealistic, metaphysical figuration of Tigran Tsitoghdzyan KAWS provides a counterpoint that underscores the pluralism of contemporary art practice today
One must also consider the site-specificity of this collection Waterstone is not neutral ground it is a luxury destination with a distinct architectural and atmospheric identity Against the backdrop of nautical elegance and Floridian light the fluid gestural abstractions of Donald Martiny assert themselves like chromatic topographies cascading in multidirectional strokes that evoke the Atlantic’s own ungovernable rhythm Similarly, Max Steven Grossman s Bookscapes bring an academic air to the resort experience embedding the intellectual into the experiential; encouraging viewers to consider the way culture accumulates, shelves itself and travels with us
In the sculptural works of Babette Bloch and Gino Miles one encounters a sensuous tactility that echoes the resort s emphasis on refined material surfaces Bloch s stainless steel figures shimmer like flora and fauna caught in perpetual motion while Miles' lyrical bronze forms arc through space in meditative grace Both invite viewers into a haptic relationship with form that parallels the indulgence of a spa or the curated notes of a culinary tasting menu
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary cultural experience, the integration of fine art into the fabric of luxury hospitality has emerged as both a curatorial strategy and a philosophical gesture.
The collection’s conceptual range expands further in the algorithmic abstraction of KX2, the spiritual exuberance of Metis Atash’s Swarovski-studded Buddhas, and the dark luminous surfaces of James Austin Murray’s monochromes Each artist offers a different inflection of materiality, from the technological to the transcendental Meanwhile, Gabriel Delgado's mixed-media works bring forth socio political commentary through formal mathematical experimentation layering text, abstraction, and diagrammatic motifs that compel the viewer to read as much as look.
Bonnie Lautenberg through her “Art Meets Hollywood” series positions the cinematic and the painterly in aesthetic dialogue a fitting meditation for a resort space that often plays host to cinematic panoramas of sunset and sail Similarly the vibrant frenetic canvases of Taher Jaoui offer a painterly syntax that echoes the improvisational rhythms of jazz, nightlife, and the cosmopolitan flow that characterizes Boca Raton’s most luxurious corridors
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In many ways, this is a return to the roots of art as part of the lived-in environment, akin to the Renaissance frescoes that graced villas or the tapestries that adorned palatial halls In this 21st-century mode fine art merges with lifestyle in a gesture of immersive elegance Sponder Gallery, through its curation affirms that the contemporary art experience can be simultaneously cerebral and sensorial elite yet open luxury-driven yet critically ambitious
The Waterstone Collection is a living testament to that intersection
Now step into a curated world where contemporary art meets coastal sophistication The Sponder Gallery Collection at Waterstone Resort & Marina is a dynamic rotating installation of works by some of the most recognized and progressive artists working today More than an accent to luxury hospitality this collection invites guests to engage with art in an environment that encourages both reflection and discovery
From the playful provocations of KAWS to the meditative brushwork of James Austin Murray, from the figurative nuance of Tigran Tsitoghdzyan to the bold data-driven compositions of Gabriel Delgado, the collection spans a broad spectrum of material practices and conceptual frameworks Each work has been carefully selected not only for its individual strength but for its ability to resonate within the atmosphere of the resort be it through texture tone or thematic dialogue
Sponder Gallery with its decades-long commitment to exhibiting blue-chip, mid-career and emerging artists brings a curatorial vision that seamlessly blends cultural relevance with aesthetic elegance The result is a collection that speaks to both seasoned collectors and curious travelers an encounter with art that is at once intimate and extraordinary
As you move through the public and private spaces of the Waterstone we invite you to slow down look closer and let each piece draw you into its narrative Whether you are here for rest celebration, or inspiration, the Sponder Gallery Collection offers a visual journey that enhances and elevates your stay
Martiny’s painterly gestures become sculptural events, frozen instants of motion made monumental, each stroke an architecture of expression.
KX2’s textured geometries reflect the aesthetics of circular motifs, yet invite tactile contemplation...a balance of machine logic and human curiosity.
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Edition 11/35, 1964 Archival Pigment Photograph, 29 ½ x 39 ¾ in
MICHAEL DWECK
Edition 3/6, 2009 Gelatin Silver Print, 40 x 32 in
2023 Mixed Media 50 x 35 in
2021 Resin, Acrylic Paint and 20,000 Swarovski Crystals 9 x 8 x 12 in
2024 Fiberglass Acrylic Paint and Crystals 17 x 12 x 7 in
Edition 0/5 1997 Bronze Boulder and Bluestone 51 x 62 x 62 in
Edition 5/7, 1997 Bronze Bluestone and Boulder 20 x 23 x 23 in
Edition 6/6 2018 Archival Pigment Print, 685 x 49 in
R I S I N G L O V E
2020 C-Print mounted on Dibond, Perspex Face in Tray Frame 405 x 405 in
2019 Polymer and Pigment on Aluminum 59 x 48
FROM THE CRYPTOCURRENCY SERRIES
2021, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Strathmore Watercolor Paper, Mounted to Canvas, 48 x 48 in
2024 Mixed Media on Canvas, 63 x 59 in
O Y / Y O ; ( P O R T F O L I O O F 2 )
Edition of 40, 2020 Color Silkscreen and Flocking on Rising 2-ply Museum Board, 32 x 30 in
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Edition of 40 Color Silkscreen ad Flocking on Rising 2-ply Museum Board, 32 x 30 in
Edition 2/9 Stainless Steel, 84 in including base
Equus” 2000, Bronze 60 x 57 x 57 in
E Q U U S
Found Flip Flops on Suede 47 x 44 in
2012 C-Type Digital Print, Perspex Mounted 58 5 x 285 in
Edition of 3 2018 Archival Pigment Print, 71 x 4725 in
A U G 2 0 , 2 0 2 0
( S I L V E R S A N D B L A C K S )
Edition 15/35 2020 Silkscreen with Enamel Inks, Flocking and Tar-like Texture on Rising 4-ply Museum Board, 44 x 84 in
KIM KEEVER
2020 Silkscreen in Colors with Hand Embellishments on Paper, 275 x 275 in
Sponder Gallery located in Boca Raton Florida is a distinguished contemporary art gallery renowned for its dynamic exhibitions and representation of both established and emerging artists Founded in 1989 the gallery has cultivated a reputation for showcasing innovative works in painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media Over the past three decades Sponder Gallery has organized over 200 exhibitions featuring notable artists such as Frank Stella, Alex Katz, and Boaz Vaadia
In addition to its primary location, Sponder Gallery has extended its presence to The Boca Raton resort, The Yacht Club at the Boca Raton, The Boca Raton Beach Club, The Tower at the Boca Raton The Waterstone Resort and Marina and The W Fort Lauderdale, where it curates a collection of postwar and contemporary art throughout the properties
This collaboration reflects the gallery's commitment to art that engages with global themes
Sponder Gallery actively participates in major art fairs including Art Miami and Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, further solidifying its role in the international art scene
With its dedication to presenting compelling and thought-provoking art, Sponder Gallery continues to be a vital contributor to the contemporary art landscape.
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