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Florida museums prepare to reopen in wake of Hurricane Irma

2017-09-13T19:12:00-04:00

Hurricane Irma, now downgraded to a tropical depression, wrecked havoc across the Caribbean this weekend and killed at least 42 people, but museums in Florida were mostly spared from any large-scale destruction, according to early reports. Following evacuations ordered last week, residents are slowly returning to their homes and some institutions plan to reopen this week.

Just like museums in the greater Houston area rushed to reopen again last week after Hurricane Harvey to reestablish a certain sense of civic normalcy, now institutions in Florida are busy assessing damage from Hurricane Irma, getting started on repairs, and reopening to the public.

The Pérez Art Museum Miami announced that it will offer free admission on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15 and host a variety of activities to "relieve some of the stress from Hurricane Irma."

Bass lifts the lid on treasure trove: interview with Peter Marino

2014-12-04T14:45:00-05:00

And do you live with as much of the collection as you can? Absolutely. I never keep fewer than five bronzes in my bedroom. It’s incredible that I have these things. I have them all round my bed—my little friends. I have very little money in the bank. I’m a hyper-materialist; enjoy it while you can. So many of my friends collect money in the way I collect art, but I don’t see the point.

Peter Marino Exhibition to Open at the Bass Museum

2014-11-05T13:24:00-05:00

As the recipient of Design Miami/’s inaugural Design Visionary award this month, Marino has been celebrated for decades for forward-thinking designs that are the perfect blend of art, fashion and architectural design. “He is a true modernist character [...]” internationally renowned curator Jérôme Sans tells BLOUIN Lifestyle. Sans is curating “One Way: Peter Marino,” an exhibition at the Bass Museum of Art that explores the renowned American architect’s multifaceted relationship with art.