No. 7 August - September, 2010
Front Cover: Michelle Hinebrook, Encrusted, (detail) 2010, acrylic on panel, 40” x 40” © Michelle Hinebrook. Photo courtesy of the artist and 101/exhibit.
A New Beginning for the Miami Art Museum / An Interview with Thomas Collins
Miami Art Museum Director Thomas Collins. Courtesy Miami Art Museum
By Irina Leyva-Pérez
ARTDISTRICTS recently had the opportunity to meet with Thomas Collins, the newly appointed director of the Miami Art Museum (MAM). After serving for five years as director of the Neuberger Museum of Art in New York, Collins will officially start at MAM on August 16. Here he shares with us his thoughts about Miami and his ideas for the new museum.
Irina Leyva-Pérez - Good morning, Thom. I know you are extremely busy, so thanks for reserving this time for our interview.
Thomas Collins - Thanks, I appreciate your interest.
ILP - Without question, your assumption of this position is a great opportunity for Miami, since you are a young and vital professional who has extensive experience, for example, as director of the Neuberger Museum. Could you tell me a bit about your academic formation and your professional experience? …more »
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