PAMM InConversation

In this episode from 2024, Priscilla Alejandre shares her experience as a first generation Mexican-American in South Florida with fellow first generation Mexican-American host, Armando Zamora. The episode was inspired by the work in Xican- a.o.x. Body the first major show to focus on the Chicano identity. Credits: Guest: Priscilla AlejandreProducer: Armando ZamoraScript writer, interviewer: Armando ZamoraCo-Producers: Victoria Ravelo, Janessa Melendez, Michaela BlancOriginal Music: Ruben Espinoza, Christian Cummings, Armando Zamora

The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Teen Arts Council (PTAC) Wiki Committee is a youth-led advocacy initiative developed in collaboration with PAMM's Wikimedia Initiatives. Through artist interviews, original research, and open knowledge platforms, teen participants expand public access to the voices and lived experiences of artists in PAMM's collection. The project empowers young people to advocate for more inclusive cultural narratives while contributing to publicly accessible resources that broaden representation in contemporary art. Credits: Participating in this episode are members of the PAMM Teen Arts Council 2026-2027 cohort, including Blanca Davila, James Elijah Leano, Alexa Umwiza, Lian White, and Valentina Zapata.Producer: Armando ZamoraScript writer, interviewer: Corbin GravesCo-Producers: Victoria Ravelo, Janessa Melendez, Michaela BlancOriginal Music: Ruben Espinoza, Christian Cummings, Armando Zamora

Corbin Graves sits with William Cordova who shares his experiences throughout his artistic career and how Jean-Michel Basquiat influenced his practice.CreditsProducer: Armando ZamoraScript writer, interviewer: Corbin GravesCo-Producers: Victoria Ravelo, Janessa Melendez, Michaela BlancOriginal Music: Ruben Espinoza, Christian Cummings, Armando ZamoraPAMM Exhibition https://www.pamm.org/en/exhibition/basquiat-figures-signs-symbols/https://www.pamm.org/en/blog/in-conversation-basquiat-figures-signs-symbols/https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PmewxpgGrQA0iRHqhSDla?si=2POXNOIERUWaw9aeBebq3w

Dr. Marvin Dunn, Agua Dulce, and Motyko Morales share their thoughts about both current and historical topics in the United States and how they reflect in Miami as well as how their individual practices are shaped by contemporary issues like immigration, legislation, and climate change. CreditsProducer: Armando ZamoraScript writer, interviewer: Victoria RaveloCo-Producers: Corbin Graves, Michaela Blanc, Janessa MelendezOriginal Music: Ruben Espinoza, Christian Cummings, Armando ZamoraAdditional Informationhttps://www.pamm.org/en/exhibition/this-is-america-selections-from-pamms-collection/

The Little Haiti Football Club is the only non Pay-for-play soccer organization in Florida. Its co-founder, Pat Santangelo and two current players, Angie and Mary, share their experiences with the team. We also speak with Jennifer Roche who works with the Miami host city committee for the upcoming FIFA World Cup about how the event will impact Miami and how they plan to have that impact be a positive one for the community.CreditsProducer: Armando ZamoraScript writer, interviewer: Corbin GravesCo-Producers: Victoria Ravelo, Janessa Melendez, Michaela BlancOriginal Music: Ruben Espinoza, Christian Cummings, Armando ZamoraAdditional Informationhttps://www.pamm.org/en/exhibition/get-in-the-game-sports-art-culture/

Artist Chire “VantaBlack” Regans’ art practice exists at the intersection of social justice and storytelling. Her work responds to urgent societal concerns and functions as a critical platform to amplify the voices of community members who are often silenced. Over the past decade, Chire has focused primarily on community advocacy and depicting social narratives without distortion in various mediums. As a Saint Louis native, the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement triggered a sense of urgency in her art practice. Her work continues to evolve, allowing for broader social accessibility and creative scale. In South Florida, Chire continues to merge her artistic practice with community-led activism, emphasizing the art of storytelling as a means of engaging with communities with radical empathy and transparency.