In its eighth iteration, the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Acquisition Gift has presented Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) with three new works that help advance the museum’s mission to champion diverse voices and innovative artistic practices. Through the 2025 NADA Acquisition Gift, PAMM welcomes significant new works by Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, Thomas Bils and Pallavi Sen. Each artist brings a distinct perspective—rooted in cultural memory, material experimentation and critical inquiry—that deepens and broadens the narratives represented within PAMM’s permanent collection.
Supported this year by the ECOLOGIES partnership between Knight Foundation, NADA, PAMM, and CULTURED, the initiative marks a meaningful step in amplifying global artistic voices and broadening the perspectives reflected across the museum’s collection. PAMM curators Jennifer Inacio, Maritza M. Lacayo, and Fabiana Sotillo selected three works that embody distinct cultural viewpoints and artistic approaches. Together, the acquisitions reinforce PAMM’s mission to champion artists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African diaspora, as well as those whose work resonates with Miami’s global context.
The museum is honored to acquire Hishima (Pumpkin) (2021) by Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, presented by ABRA Gallery. Hakihiiwe, an Indigenous Yanomami artist from Venezuela, is celebrated for a refined visual language rooted in ancestral knowledge, cosmology, and environmental memory. Working with handmade paper and precise mark-making, he preserves and transmits Yanomami cultural traditions. This acquisition marks the first time PAMM has collected a work from an international gallery at NADA.
Also joining the collection is Phone Wallet Keys (2025) by Miami-based artist Thomas Bils, represented by Baker—Hall. Known for reimagining everyday objects with humor and emotional depth, Bils’ practice resonates with Miami’s creative landscape and reflects PAMM’s commitment to supporting local artists who shape the city’s cultural identity.
The third acquisition, Manokamana Kala Kendra (2021) by Indian artist Pallavi Sen (Twelve Gates Arts), offers a vibrant exploration of nature, spirituality, and collective knowledge. Drawing from folklore, devotional practice, and the power of women gathering, Sen’s work deepens the museum’s conversations around ecology, ritual, and global interconnectedness.
Since its inception, the NADA Acquisition Gift for PAMM has served as a vital platform for fostering connections between Miami’s leading contemporary art institution and the fair’s broad network of galleries and artists. Now in its eighth iteration, the program is historically funded through ticket sales from NADA Miami, with this year’s fund generously matched by the Knight Foundation. This support enables PAMM to grow its collection with works that reflect the complexity and diversity of the contemporary art landscape.
Together, these acquisitions strengthen PAMM’s permanent collection and underscore the museum’s commitment to championing diverse artistic practices across local and international communities. PAMM extends its gratitude to NADA and the Knight Foundation for their continued partnership and support, which make these significant acquisitions possible.
