An installation view of “A Wing and a Prayer” at The Bunker Artspace in West Palm Beach. Photo: Charles Roussel

Beth Rudin DeWoody has, over the years, amassed what is arguably one of the most extensive and eclectic collections of contemporary art, both in scale and scope. Known for her discerning eye and steadfast support of emerging talent, DeWoody has long embraced new aesthetics, experimental media and the evolving ways art mirrors the world around us. Her trove spans contemporary art, iconic design and esoteric curios—much of it made accessible to the public since 2017 through a private exhibition space available by appointment. That year, The Bunker Artspace opened in a renovated 1920s Art Deco building in West Palm Beach that had once served as both a toy factory and a munitions armory. Since then, it has helped transform the city into a cultural destination, particularly with the unveiling of its year-long exhibitions timed to coincide with New Wave Art Wknd, just after Art Basel Miami Beach.

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Observer spoke with DeWoody—an assiduous and visionary collector—about her collecting journey and how her boundless curiosity and unapologetic taste have shaped her holdings into a living, breathing portrait of contemporary creativity across geographies and media.

DeWoody began collecting as a child, starting with Beatles memorabilia before moving to art. “Even from childhood, collecting was a part of my creative outlet,” she says. Her first serious acquisition came at age 17: a line drawing........

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