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Cultural Development Board Meeting of April 19, 2022.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. BOTERO - PROPOSED SCULPTURE EXHIBITION*
Mr. Valdes-Fauli stated that the Mayor asked him to work toward getting (Fernando) Botero sculptures on Miracle Mile and said he succeeded in getting the loans for the City. Ms. Cathers proceeded with a presentation about the proposed temporary exhibition of the sculptures.
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Mr. Valdes-Fauli made a motion recommending approval of the temporary exhibition of artworks by Fernando Botero. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
*Following this meeting, the owner stated that the works would only be available for three months and asked that they be installed immediately with the City paying all fees including insurance and maintenance.
b. ART BASEL - ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS
Ms. Cathers presented a recommendation from the Arts Advisory Panel, proposing artist Alan Sonfist for Art Week/Art Basel 2022, requesting approval of the concept with staff following up to negotiate specifics with the artist. She noted that the installation of temporary works by the artist previously came before the Board, with the Board requesting additional information.
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Mr. Pantin made a motion recommending the temporary installation of artworks by Alan Sonfist. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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Mr. Pantin made a motion recommending the celebration of permanent and temporary artworks on Miracle Mile for this year’s Miami Art Week / Art Basel. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
c. CORAL GABLES MUSEUM - ART ON THE PLAZA
Board members were advised of the Coral Gables Museum’s new initiative to exhibit sculptures on the Museum Plaza, a shared City space, on a rotating, ongoing temporary basis with artworks relating to current exhibitions and programming.
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Ms. Burgos made a motion recommending approval of an ongoing, rotating temporary public art exhibition curated by the Coral Gables Museum....
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