HILTON CONTEMPORARY IS PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN
INTERSECT PALM SPRINGS
12 – 16 FEBRUARY 2026
FEATURING

JACOB GILS

DAVID DREBIN

BAHAR KURAL

IN BOOTH 213

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VIP Opening Night Preview

Thursday, February 12: 4 – 8 pm (4 – 6 pm VIP/All Access Pass Only)

General Admission

Thursday, February 12: 6 – 8 pm
Friday, February 13: 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday, February 14: 11 am – 6 pm
Sunday, February 15: 11 am – 6 pm
Monday, February 16: 11 am – 5 pm

Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs CA 92262
Use East Lawn entrance off of N Avenida Caballeros.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2026

Media Contact:
Arica Hilton
312.852.8200
arica@hiltoncontemporary.com

HILTON CONTEMPORARY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS PARTICIPATION IN
INTERSECT PALM SPRINGS FEBRUARY 12-16

Danish Contemporary photographer JACOB GILS
Canadian Photographer DAVID DREBIN
Paintings by American-French Artist SOPHIE MATISSE 

And

Introducing the Conceptual Works of Turkish-American
Conceptual Artist BAHAR KURAL

Location: Intersect Palm Springs
Palm Springs Convention Center

Creativity takes courage…”   -Henri Matisse

CHICAGO – Hilton Contemporary today announced a specially curated exhibition of new and archival images by Canadian-born photographer David Drebin and internationally renowned Danish contemporary photographer Jacob Gils. The exhibition will prominently display recent works by both artists.  

A graduate of Parsons School of Design in NYC, David Drebin is a multidisciplinary artist working in various art forms producing limited edition works including Photographs, Lightboxes, Neon Light Installations, Diamond Dust works and more. Love stories and landscapes are at the foundation of David Drebin’s panoramas, portraits, and neon sculptures. His artistic style is epic, dramatic and romantic, depicting women in various stages of love. 

Jacob Gils combines traditional techniques with experimental processes to form his evocative artwork. With his Movement series, which will be on display at Intersect Palm Springs, Gils uses a multiple exposure technique to capture the brilliance of the natural and man-made world, while emphasizing the fleeting nature of time. His unique creative vision has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Prix de la Photographie Paris.  In 2024, he was awarded the largest-ever financial prize in art fair history – $100,000 – by the Erarta Foundation at the ZonaMaco Art Fair in Mexico. The award’s recipient was chosen by the fair’s attendees rather than a jury of art professionals. 

In addition, Hilton Contemporary is pleased to feature the paintings of American-French painter Sophie Matisse, the great-granddaughter of Henri Matisse, and step-granddaughter of Marcel Duchamp. 

The gallery will also introduce the conceptual works of Turkish-American artist Bahar Kural in her debut exhibition at Intersect Palm Springs.

CEO and Founder of Hilton Contemporary Arica Hilton states, “We are grateful to Intersect Palm Springs for inviting us to return to the desert oasis of this historic mid-century city to showcase the artists we believe in. As Henri Matisse once wrote, ‘Creativity takes courage.’  From well-established to emerging, each day we witness the courageous minds and hearts of the artists we represent.  This is what brings meaning to our lives.” 

Hilton Contemporary is especially proud to showcase the works of Sophie Matisse. “I was born with a great advantage as I was also born an artist,” states Sophie.  

“Imagine the courage it takes to establish a successful art practice when your benchmark is the legendary Henri Matisse.  With artists such as Sophie Matisse, there is no apology. No feeling less. In fact, she has embraced her roots and her own sense of self.” ~ Arica Hilton

Hilton Contemporary is generally known for representation of established and mid-career artists, however, on occasion, they happen upon an emerging artist whose talent is extraordinary. As is the case with Istanbul-based conceptual artist Bahar Kural.  

Intersect Palm Springs will host Kural’s debut exhibition of her latest series When Time Played Along where Kural distills memories into vibrant, synthetic colors — turquoise, pinks, peaches, blues, yellows — moments of play and sunlight rendered through the palette of emotion. By flattening landscapes into bands of pigment, Kural reimagines nostalgia as vibration, transforming the past into a present tense of feeling.

Both David Drebin and Bahar Kural will be present for opening night February 12, 2026, from 4PM-8PM,  and throughout the week.  

Hilton Contemporary in booth 213
Intersect Palm Springs at Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
February 12-16 

Contact Arica Hilton at +1.312.852.8200 or arica@hiltoncontemporary.com for more information   

Opening Night Preview
Thursday, February 12: 4 – 8 pm (4 – 6 pm VIP/All Access Pass Only)

General Admission
Thursday, February 12: 6 – 8 pm
Friday, February 13: 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday, February 14: 11 am – 6 pm
Sunday, February 15: 11 am – 6 pm
Monday, February 16: 11 am – 5 pm