The Bass

The Bass is a contemporary art museum located in Miami Beach, Florida. The museum employs 52 people. The Bass focuses on showcasing international contemporary art through exhibitions featuring mid-career and established artists. Their exhibitions often incorporate disciplines like design, fashion, and architecture to broaden the interpretation of contemporary art. The museum aims to provide engaging and thought-provoking experiences for diverse audiences. The Bass is known for hosting the first solo museum exhibitions in the United States for international artists such as Erwin Wurm. They also present major exhibitions by influential artists like El Anatsui, Isaac Julien, Eve Sussman, and Piotr Uklański. The museum's education program, The Bass IDEAS, uses art as a tool for creativity and growth, particularly in early childhood education. Their outreach program, Creativity in the Community, brings these initiatives to Miami-Dade County neighborhoods with limited access to art. For more information, visit thebass.org.