Pérez Art Museum Miami Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary With The Gift Of Art Permanent Collection Exhibition

John Baldessari
John Baldessari

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The legendary Miami art mecca, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), will be celebrating its 35 Anniversary in a very special way this year. Known as one of the greatest cultural institutions in the city, PAMM has become famous for putting works of diverse artists of varying backgrounds and thought-provoking exhibits on display. Additionally, the museum has amassed an impressive collection of gifts throughout the years, comprising an astounding collection of works of art.

To celebrate the 35th year of PAMM, the museum has created The Gift of Art: Permanent Collection exhibition, which includes 60 works that represent a diverse collection of artworks that have been gifted to the museum over the years. The pieces have all been methodically chosen to represent a lasting manifestation of PAMM’s dedication to preserving and sharing the gift of art with future generations—under the belief that art is a special language, human gift and one that should be valued and shared.

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Anish Kapoor

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Starting October 25th, 2018, guests can view the exhibit at the museum. The Gift of Art includes artworks by Milton Avery, John Baldessari, José Bedia, Lynda Benglis, Mel Bochner, Francesco Clemente, Gene Davis, Sam Doyle, Leonardo Drew, Marcel Duchamp, Nancy Graves, Sam Gilliam, Felix Gonzales-Torres, Joaquín Torres García, Adolph Gottlieb, Sheila Hicks*, Carmen Herrera, Jasper Johns*, Anish Kapoor, Guillermo Kuitca*, Wilfredo Lam, Sol LeWitt, Morris Louis, Teresa Margolles*, Marisol, Roberto Matta, Joan Mitchell, Oscar Murillo*, Wangechi Mutu, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland, Amelia Peláez, Lucio Pozzi, Robert Rauschenberg, Faith Ringgold, James Rosenquist*, David Salle, Zilia Sánchez, Lorna Simpson, Frank Stella, Tunga, Kara Walker*, Nari Ward*, Tom Wesselmann, Aubrey Williams, Hale Woodruff, and Akram Zaatari.

José Bedia
José Bedia

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The exhibited artists range from all throughout the world, maintaining the museum’s stance on presenting art from historically underrepresented groups, including the U.S. / Latin experience, the African diaspora, Latin America and the Caribbean. Here, PAMM is giving the artists a voice to present themselves in a truly magnificent and thought-provoking way.

The Gift of Art is organized by PAMM Chief Curator

Alba, 2014,Acrylic on canvas,152.4 x 182.9 cm,60 x 72 in
Carmen Herrera, Alba

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