Art destination Miami finally has museum to match its ambitions

The Perez Art Museum in Miami, designed by Herzog and de Meuron, offers a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, focusing on Caribbean and Latin American artists, especially from Cuba. It also hosts global exhibitions, including works by contemporary Chinese artists. The museum fills a gap in Miami's art scene, receiving positive reviews and community support. It showcases diverse art forms, including literature and sculpture, but faces criticism for lacking local works, highlighted by a protest incident involving a smashed vase.

Who were the architects behind the design of the Perez Art Museum in Miami?

• Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid

• Herzog and de Meuron

• Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers

• Norman Foster and Santiago Calatrava

What is a unique feature of the Perez Art Museum's design?

• It blends outdoor and indoor spaces.

• It is entirely underground.

• It is made entirely of glass.

• It has a rotating rooftop.

What gap does the Perez Art Museum fill in Miami's cultural scene?

• A shortage of outdoor parks

• A demand for more shopping centers

• A lack of modern architecture

• A need for a large formal art institution

How has the Perez Art Museum been received by the art world and locals?

• It has been generally well-received.

• It has received mixed reviews.

• It has been largely ignored.

• It has been criticized for its architecture.

What was the reason behind the local artist's protest at the museum?

• High entry fees

• Disapproval of the museum's architecture

• Lack of local artworks in the museum

• Limited opening hours