Pérez Art Museum Miami

Pérez Art Museum Miami. Located in Downtown Miami, the museum is situated in Museum Park, near the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science and the American Airlines Arena. The museum was founded with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Miami-Dade County and City of Miami, and is named after Jorge M. Pérez, a Miami developer and art collector. The museum's collection and exhibitions showcase works by artists such as Ai Weiwei, Fernand Léger, and Pablo Picasso, as well as Miami-based artists like Purvis Young and Jose Bedia.

● History

The museum was established in 1984 as the Center for the Fine Arts, with a mission to showcase contemporary art and provide a platform for local artists like Lawrence Weiner and Barbara Kruger. In 1996, the museum was renamed the Miami Art Museum, and in 2013, it was renamed again in recognition of a major donation from Jorge M. Pérez. The museum has hosted exhibitions featuring works by artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Cy Twombly, and Ellsworth Kelly, as well as group exhibitions like the Whitney Biennial and the Venice Biennale. The museum has also collaborated with other institutions, including the Tate Modern, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum.

● Architecture

The museum's current building was designed by Herzog & de Meuron, a Swiss architecture firm known for their work on the Tate Modern and the Beijing National Stadium. The building features a veranda-style design, with a staircase and elevators that provide access to the museum's galleries and exhibition spaces. The museum's design has been praised by architects like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid, and has been recognized with awards from the American Institute of Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The building is surrounded by a public park designed by Landscape architect Guy Nordenson, which features native plants and a water feature.

● Collections

The museum's collection includes over 1,800 works of art, with a focus on international art from the 20th and 21st centuries. The collection features works by artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Kazimir Malevich, and Francis Bacon, as well as Latin American art by artists like Wifredo Lam and Joan Mitchell. The museum has also acquired works by African American artists like Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence, and has a strong collection of photography by artists like Cindy Sherman and Richard Prince. The collection is supported by the The Broad Art Foundation, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

● Exhibitions

The museum hosts a range of exhibitions throughout the year, featuring works by local artists and international artists. Recent exhibitions have included shows on Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism, and Street art, as well as solo exhibitions by artists like Kehinde Wiley and Carmen Herrera. The museum has also hosted group exhibitions like the Whitney Biennial and the Venice Biennale, and has collaborated with other institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. The museum's exhibitions are supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the Ford Foundation.

● Education and Programs

The museum offers a range of educational programs and activities, including guided tours, workshops, and lectures. The museum's education programs are designed to serve students, teachers, and community groups, and are supported by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Way of Miami-Dade. The museum also offers artist talks and panel discussions, featuring artists like Tania Bruguera and Theaster Gates, as well as curators and art historians like Thelma Golden and Kellie Jones. The museum's programs are supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the The Miami Foundation, and the Peacock Foundation.

● Management and Funding

The museum is led by Franklin Sirmans, a curator and art historian who has previously worked at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Menil Collection. The museum's board of trustees includes Jorge M. Pérez, Darlene Perez, and Walid Wahab, as well as other community leaders and art collectors. The museum is supported by a range of foundations and institutions, including the National Endowment for the Arts, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The museum also receives funding from the Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami, as well as from private donors like Eli Broad and Steven Cohen. Category:Art museums in Florida