About the Artist | Serge Strosberg

A fresh perspective on Palm Beach

Serge Strosberg brings a portrait painter’s eye to Palm Beach’s history, personalities, and unmistakable sense of style. Through Reimagining Palm Beach and Monkeying Around Palm Beach, he connects the past with the present, inviting viewers to discover familiar stories through a contemporary, sometimes mischievous lens.

Belgian roots. Paris training. A Palm Beach perspective.

Born in Antwerp, Belgium, Strosberg studied graphic design at the Académie Julian in Paris and morphology at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts. In Paris, he began painting portraits of friends and neighbors and developed his practice in oil and egg tempera. That foundation in traditional portraiture continues to inform his work today.

Reimagining Palm Beach

What happens when the people who shaped Palm Beach are seen anew? Strosberg’s portraits revisit figures such as Henry Flagler and Addison Mizner, bringing a contemporary sensibility to the region’s history. Rather than leaving these personalities in the archive, the series invites a fresh encounter with their presence and character.

Monkeying Around Palm Beach

Addison Mizner’s pet monkey, Johnnie Brown, became the starting point for a playful extension of this exploration. In Monkeying Around Palm Beach, portraiture meets imagination: Johnnie Brown takes on the dress, settings, and social spirit of Palm Beach. The result pairs historical inspiration with wit, giving collectors another way to connect with the island’s stories.

Museum and institutional presentations

Cornell Art Museum, Delray Beach, 2024. Reimagining Palm Beach opened on February 9, 2024, and was presented through May 2024. The exhibition included portraits of Palm Beach’s founding figures and a portrait of educator and community leader Solomon Spady.

Historical Society of Palm Beach County. The Society hosted a reception for Reimagining Palm Beach, bringing Strosberg’s contemporary interpretation into conversation with local history.

In the press

Strosberg’s work has received coverage in the Palm Beach Post and Florida Weekly. His Palm Beach series has also been discussed in Palm Beach ArtsPaper and Dan’s Papers, exploring the connection between his portraits, local history, and Johnnie Brown.

A connection beyond the canvas

Whether you are drawn to Palm Beach’s history, the craft of portraiture, or a little irreverent charm, Strosberg’s work offers a personal way into the story. Explore the collection and get in touch to discuss a work that speaks to you.