Sunday at the PAMM

I decided to wander over to the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) this afternoon. The new museum officially opened back in December, but this is the first chance I've had to dedicate an afternoon to exploration.
I'm honestly ashamed it took me this long, it is quite literally 3 blocks away.

So the entrance to the museum is an experience in itself. After you enter the grounds, you are led around a small garden area of alabaster-white molded benches. Winding my way through the seating, I found myself looking above at the massive columns of plants suspended from wood and cement beams. They drip, which is spectacular.

I also wanted to test out my new camera today - as I'll be leaving for a 2 month adventure to Europe next month. I plan on visiting every art museum I can possibly cram into this time frame, so I wanted to make sure my little camera was up to the task.

I spent most of the afternoon photographing the Ai WeiWei installations. Absolutely brilliant (and heartbreaking) work, I am so glad I finally made it to the exhibit. And also kicking myself for waiting so long.

At the end of the afternoon I got in line for a latte (whats a trip to an art museum if I can't get a good cup of coffee afterwards???) and walked out onto the terrace around the building. It's obvious the site is still under construction, but despite that it was a very peaceful and insightful place to sit and drink my delicious coffee. I used that time of silence to plan my list for the week, scribble a few notes and a sketch or two before walking home.

Thats the thing about art museums for me, no where else can I find a similar type of renewal and inspiration.

It's a good thing the PAMM so close, why didn't I go sooner???