Pérez Art Museum Miami acquires eight works from local galleries to support them post-lockdown
The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) recently made headlines with its purchase of eight artworks from local galleries, totaling $145,000. This marks the biggest single-session acquisition by its Collectors Council in 15 years. The museum aims to support Miami’s struggling galleries, which have faced challenges during the pandemic. Director Franklin Sirmans emphasized the importance of highlighting the city’s diverse artist community affected by the crisis. The pieces were sourced from various galleries, including Central Fine Gallery, Emerson-Dorsch Gallery, and others. Established in 2013 and designed by Herzog & de Meuron, PAMM is backed by real estate investor Jorge Pérez, despite having to lay off staff due to financial difficulties from the pandemic.
Key facts
- PAMM acquired eight artworks from local galleries for $145,000.
- This is the largest single-session purchase by the Collectors Council in 15 years.
- The initiative supports Miami galleries affected by the pandemic lockdown.
- Director Franklin Sirmans emphasized supporting the city's multicultural artist and gallery community.
- Works were acquired from Central Fine Gallery, Emerson-Dorsch Gallery, Nina Johnson Gallery, PRIMARY, Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Mindy Solomon Gallery, and Spinello Projects.
- PAMM was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and opened in 2013.
- The museum is funded by real estate magnate Jorge Pérez.
- PAMM had to lay off staff due to the pandemic's financial impact.
Entities
Institutions
- Pérez Art Museum Miami
- PAMM
- Central Fine Gallery
- Emerson-Dorsch Gallery
- Nina Johnson Gallery
- PRIMARY
- Fredric Snitzer Gallery
- Mindy Solomon Gallery
- Spinello Projects
- Herzog & de Meuron
- Related Group
- Artribune
- artnet
Locations
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- United States