Golden Draped Goddess, a triptych with the grace of a Palm Beach salon. Discover the triptych and its editions
Palm Beach: Where the Gilded Age Never Ended
Palm Beach was born in gold. In 1902, Henry Flagler completed Whitehall, a marble palace on Lake Worth filled with gilded rooms and Beaux-Arts grandeur, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and today home to the Flagler Museum. On the ocean, The Breakers welcomes guests beneath hand-painted ceilings inspired by the Italian Renaissance, a Gilded Age retreat described by Sarasota Magazine.
More than a century later, the island still lives with that taste for beauty, discretion and gold. Zack Zublena's fine art photographs belong naturally here. Real people, their bodies entirely covered in gold paint, emerge from deep black backgrounds like living sculptures, works with the timeless elegance Palm Beach collectors expect.
Mystic Messenger, a golden mask worthy of a Palm Beach gala. Step into this photograph, or explore the works collectors choose first.
Worth Avenue and a Growing Art Capital
Palm Beach has long been a place where collectors spend the winter, and in recent years the art world has followed them. International galleries have opened spaces on and around Worth Avenue, a shift The Art Newspaper followed closely. Across the bridge in West Palm Beach, the Norton Museum of Art, expanded by Foster + Partners, holds a notable photography collection alongside its American, European and Chinese art.
On the island itself, the Society of the Four Arts has offered exhibitions, lectures and gardens since the 1930s. Readers of the Palm Beach Daily News, the Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Illustrated know that during the Season, art, philanthropy and society are inseparable.
Mediterranean Villas and Waterfront Estates
Palm Beach's homes are among the most beautiful in America. The Mediterranean Revival villas designed by Addison Mizner in the 1920s, with their arches, courtyards and loggias, still define the island's style. Along the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, grand estates open onto gardens, pools and docks. In Manalapan, Jupiter and Wellington, from waterfront retreats to equestrian estates, homes are built for entertaining and for art.
- Grand salons: a large-format gold photograph or triptych holds its own beneath high ceilings and among antiques.
- Loggias and garden rooms: gold echoes the warm light of the island at sunset.
- Libraries and studies: a single figure on a black ground brings depth and intimacy.
- Guest houses and suites: a diptych above the bed gives each room a signature.
- Pool houses and spas: figures of strength and grace suit spaces devoted to wellbeing.
Lion Goddess, a regal golden presence for a Mizner villa. Explore the work and its editions
Hotels, Clubs and the Season
From November to April, Palm Beach's hotels and private clubs come alive with galas, luncheons and celebrations. In these spaces, art is part of the experience: a lobby, a ballroom or a club lounge must feel both timeless and fresh, season after season.
Gold figurative photography answers that need. Its classical spirit sits beautifully alongside Palm Beach's historic interiors, while its contemporary presence keeps a space feeling alive and current.
Tree of Eternal Gold, (THIS IS NO A.I! Video of the girls being painted in gold are available. The tree has been added afterward.) Golden branches for an island of royal palms. Bring this work into your space
Trusted at Scale
Zack Zublena's photographs have been installed across the interiors of more than 120 David Lloyd fitness and wellness clubs in the UK and Europe, where they are seen by more than one million members. For Palm Beach hotels, private clubs and wellness spaces, this experience shows how one visual language can unite many rooms. Read the David Lloyd story.
A Michelangelo-inspired diptych, imagined for a guest suite overlooking the Intracoastal. Explore the diptych, sizes and editions
Practical Notes for Palm Beach
- Salt air and humidity: on the ocean and the Intracoastal, sealed conservation framing protects prints.
- Sunlight: keep works out of direct sun and choose UV-protective glazing.
- Hurricane season: for homes closed during the summer, hang valuable works on interior walls and use secure hanging systems.
- Seasonal homes: keep air conditioning stable while the house is closed to protect works from heat and humidity.
A Golden Signature for Your Palm Beach Home
Whether you are designing a Mizner villa, a waterfront estate or a private club for the Season, the right photograph will become part of your home's story. Explore the Most Collected works, the diptychs and triptychs and the Italian Renaissance collection, or contact Zack Zublena to discuss a curated selection, a private viewing or a commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does gold photography suit a Mediterranean Revival villa?
Yes. Its warm gold and classical, sculptural figures sit naturally among arches, carved wood, antiques and gilded details, while adding a contemporary presence.
How do you protect fine art photography in a seasonal Palm Beach home?
Use sealed conservation framing and UV-protective glazing, hang works on interior walls, and keep air conditioning stable while the house is closed.
Can Zack Zublena create work for a Palm Beach hotel or private club?
Yes. From a single statement piece to a coordinated series across several rooms, an approach proven in more than 120 David Lloyd clubs.
Is the gold real?
The gold effect is created with gold body paint and carefully controlled lighting on real people, without digital effects or precious metals. 24K Gold available upon request.
Every photograph is crafted by hand, with real people, real gold body paint and real light. Discover how each work is made, by hand, not AI.
About the Artist
Zack Zublena is a French-American fine art photographer who has been painting dancers, yogis and athletes in gold since 2016, creating luminous figures that live between photography and sculpture. His work has been installed in more than 120 David Lloyd clubs across the UK and Europe.
Palm Beach, through the lens of gold.
Wander through a curated selection of works imagined for the island's estates, hotels and private clubs. Enter the Palm Beach collection.
