The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) presents 'Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture,' an exhibition running through August 23 that bridges the worlds of sports and visual art. Featuring over 100 works by international artists alongside sports memorabilia—including vintage sneakers, racing equipment, and FIFA World Cup soccer balls from 1930 to 2023—the show is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and adapted for Miami with local additions. Curated by PAMM director Franklin Sirmans and co-curator Fabiana A. Sotillo, the exhibition is divided into six thematic sections such as Fandom, Winning and Losing, and Mind and Body, aiming to make both sports and art accessible to all visitors.
This exhibition matters because it challenges the traditional divide between athletic competition and artistic expression, recognizing that both realms pursue excellence and evoke deep emotional responses. Arriving in Miami amid major sporting events like the Miami Open, Formula 1, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, the show underscores the cultural significance of sports in contemporary life. By creating a space for reflection and conversation, PAMM demonstrates how museums can engage broader audiences—including sports fans who may feel intimidated by art—and highlights the growing trend of museums exploring sports as a legitimate subject for artistic and curatorial inquiry.