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“There's a monkey haunting Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida—and he's never looked more fabulous.
Not just any monkey, mind you. This is Johnnie Brown, Addison Mizner's martini-loving pet capuchin and rumored one-time mayoral candidate, reborn through the lens of artist Serge Strosberg in a lush, slyly satirical portrait series that's swinging its way through galleries and collector's homes: Monkeying Around Palm Beach.
What makes Monkeying Around Palm Beach so compelling is not just the craft or the wit, but the warmth. These monkeys aren't caricatures—they're invitations. To laugh a little. To see yourself, and your world, from a different angle. To remember that style, at its best, is both self-aware and a little bit wild.
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Serge Strosberg
Monkey Business at The Colony (Johnnie Brown)-Giclée
The Human Monkey-Giclée
Red MAGA Monkey-Giclée
At The Monkey Bar-Giclée
Johnnie Brown 47-Giclée
Monkey Match-Giclée
The Beach Breaker-Giclée
The Snowbird-Giclée
About the Work
Step back in time for a glimpse of Florida's rich history with a contemporary twist. Serge Strosberg's inspiring oil portraits of Henry Flagler, Addison Mizner, and Marjorie Merriweather Post bring out the humanity in Florida's visionaries. This innovative series connects community to the history of Palm Beach County, South Florida and beyond.
In Palm Beach, there is a tiny little headstone that reads: "Johnnie Brown The Human Monkey Died April 30, 1927". Johnnie Brown was the pet monkey of Palm Beach Architect Addison Mizner, an eccentric man who built Worth Avenue and other resorts during the roaring twenties. Johnnie Brown the monkey, accompanied Addison Mizner, sometimes dressed up, to high society events and even at one point, ran for Mayor of Palm Beach, losing only by four votes.
The "Monkeying Around Palm Beach" series offers a playful glimpse into the social fabric of Palm Beach through the eyes of Johnnie Brown and his fellow Palm Beachers. Each painting in the series serves as a delightful avatar, encapsulating the unique quirks and lifestyles of the community.
Serge's oil portraits capture the rich essence of Palm Beach. With every stroke of his brush, he brings the past, present, and future of this beautiful city to life.