PAMM Video Series Features South Florida Photographers Elias Rischmawi and Damarys Alvarez
The Pérez Art Museum Miami has released a video conversation featuring photographers Elias Jesus Rischmawi and Damarys Alvarez, who discuss their practices in South Florida. This episode is part of the museum's educational series that highlights community voices rather than artworks on display. It connects to the exhibition 'Language and Image,' which presents over 100 photographic pieces from PAMM's permanent collection. Rischmawi, a Palestinian non-binary artist, uses photography, film, and culinary arts to preserve family history. Alvarez, a Miami Cuban artist, focuses on identity, diaspora, and nightlife subcultures through digital, video, and film photography. The conversation explores photography's role in expressing resistance, seeking belonging, and defining identity. The full transcript is available for download from the museum's website.
Key facts
- The Pérez Art Museum Miami released a video conversation with photographers Elias Jesus Rischmawi and Damarys Alvarez.
- The video is part of an educational series focusing on community voices in Miami and South Florida.
- The episode is inspired by the exhibition 'Language and Image' at PAMM.
- The exhibition features more than 100 photographic works from PAMM's permanent collection.
- Elias Jesus Rischmawi is a Palestinian non-binary artist who works with photography, film, and culinary arts.
- Damarys Alvarez is a Miami Cuban artist focusing on identity, diaspora, and nightlife subcultures.
- The conversation addresses photography as a language for resistance, belonging, and identity.
- A full transcript of the conversation is available for download from PAMM's website.
Entities
Artists
- Elias Jesus Rischmawi
- Damarys Alvarez
Institutions
Locations
- Miami
- South Florida