Curating for the community
Under Franklin Sirmans, the Pérez Art Museum Miami has become a dynamic hub for Caribbean and Latin American art, showcasing diverse contemporary voices in a striking waterfront setting.
Franklin Sirmans
Director,
Pérez Art Museum Miami
When Franklin Sirmans joined Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as director, he wanted to promote artistic expression and advance the public’s knowledge and appreciation of art. He believes museums are about people and his idea for the museums of the future focuses on the relationship between social change and visual culture.
Sirmans’ leadership has been built on creating meaningful and authentic relationships with artists across the world.
He and his team also strive to support progressive arts education and build community cohesion. “People ask what the most valuable piece in the collection is,” says Sirmans. “It depends how we define value. Sometimes it’s about how art affects people, touches them or how they can learn something.”
“In the future, I would love to see more museums having different relationships with the community, relationships that are more engaged in conversation and allow these dialogues to influence the way that we do things.”
Explore the collection at Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami 33132.
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