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Vincent Black Lightning The most expensive motorcycle in the Ferrari’s Superfast EM’s car of the Month
I dedicate this issue to the City of Evanston and the hard working citizens. I have grown a lot in the last few weeks and as I literally stand in another country as I am writing this editorial, I know have more appreciation today, than I had yesterday. Evanston is a wonderful community that is doing its best to walk into the future while preserving some of the best parts of the past. As editor of Evanston Man, I took the time to look unto the future. The retail sector of Evanston reflects the heart of the city. Evanston Man highlights Joseph Meyer’s for your dedication from home goods to women’s and men’s fashion, managing a store of volunteers, and best of all, creating a space for fair trade in Evanston.
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Officer You Should Know Meet Cesar Galina
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Taste of Evanston 2019 Revisited
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OFFICER YOU SHOULD KNOW Meet Officer Cesar Galindo
I’ve noticed that the term “Proactive Policing” is sort of a current buzz word among law enforcement agencies. What is your personal definition of “Proactive Policing”? Proactive Policing to me means the presence of police both uniformed and plain clothed officers, engaging the public to learn their concerns as well as investigating and discovering crime.
In what types of ways does Evanston PD incorporate proactive policing into their procedures, and/or an officers daily tour of duty? Evanston PD incorporates proactive policing by having specialized units dedicated to different aspects of policing i.e Problem Solving Team, Tac, NET, Juvenile/Adult Detectives, School Resource Officer, K9 Officer, and Patrol. On a daily tour of duty, officers are encouraged (as time permits) to interact with the community as much as possible and patrol areas of high call volumes for service.
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What are two things that you want young people who may be apprehensive in terms of interacting with law enforcement officers to know about Evanston PD specifically? I encourage all youth to interact with police officers. In today’s society, social media is a main source of how the youth obtain their news. At times, certain content in social media may portray police officers in a negative manner. I encourage all youth in Evanston to interact with Evanston Police Officers and make the judgement for themselves. Evanston Police Department offers great programs geared towards the youth i.e Officer and Gentlemen club, Police Explorers, Bridge Program, and STARS program. Call 311 for more info
Where did you grow up? Rogers Park, Chicago, IL.
What do you feel you “overcame”? I grew up in a household with a single mother, and at times it would become difficult not having the father figure that a young man needs. Many youth may be growing up in the same situation, and they need to use the outlets that are available to them for continued success like uncles, cousins, brothers, teachers, coaches, etc. They are not alone in this and are not the only one.
When growing up, what was your idea of “The police” and how has that changed? When I was growing up I was told by my mother “if you misbehaved the police would take me away”. In a way, I grew up scared of the police and tried to avoid as much interaction with them as possible. As I grew older, I realized the police were not going to take me away, and I became interested in learning more about what they do and how they help their community.
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What are two things that you want law enforcement officers (who may be apprehensive in terms of dealing with youth) to know or understand about young people? As a police officer, interactions with juveniles comes as part of the job. I feel that at times a police officers busy shift can prevent us from participating with the youth. I would say maybe taking that extra time to directly patrol areas such as schools and parks where juvenile’s tend to hang out would be a good way a Police Officer can interact with the youth population in a positive manner.
What is one specific change, update or improvement within the City of Evanston that you believe would positively impact the public safety and/or quality of life for Evanston residents and visitors alike? I believe working together with the community to help build, restore, or maintain bridges can help us as a whole keep The City of Evanston a safe place for residents to work, visit, and live.
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n the last year, more Evanston homeowners have started to catch onto an innovative way to use their backyard – a conversion of their old garage into a housing unit.
Nearly half of Evanston’s single-family lots can build a backyard home, also called an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). This new opportunity for creative, flexible housing comes after Evanston City Council’s 2018 ordinances to support ADU development. In April of 2018, Council passed an ordinance that legalized the rental of ADUs to non-family members. Five months later, they set up a citywide registration process for ADUs, demonstrating to Evanston homeowners that the City welcomes backyard homes across the community. With homeowners seeking to take advantage of this opportunity, the Evanston Development Cooperative (EDC) has emerged as the one-stop shop to design and build a small home in Evanstonians’ backyards. As the only organization that partners with homeowners through financing, permitting, design, and construction, EDC provides the simplest way to build an ADU in Evanston. EDC President Dr. Dick Co has spoken with hundreds of interested homeowners across Evanston. Dr. Co has realized that ADUs address several challenges for current homeowners, depending on the owner’s specific life circumstances.
T Hdesign E and build a creative space that feels wide open. “Empty nesters often think about how an ADU can become their S TEDC Y Lbackyard E homes will feature appliances typical future home when they downsize. Then, they have the option of a modern Evanston apartment, including a full to rent out the main house, to help their kids start a family G U kitchen, I D Edishwasher, and a washer-dryer. ADUs in it, or to form a homeowners association (HOA) and sell the typically have one to two bedrooms and bathrooms, main house condo unit. We are seeing Evanston homeowners interested in all kinds of creative ideas to do more with their land.” In addition to empty nesters, homeowners with aging parents see ADUs as an accessible housing solution for their loved ones to live near them. ADUs can also become homes for relatives with disabilities, or rental apartments that help homeowners offset property taxes with additional monthly income. Evanston’s growing ADU trend follows that of cities such as Portland, OR, Los Angeles, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Denver, CO, and Austin, TX. Over 600 ADU building permits were filed in Portland in 2018, while Los Angeles reached 4,500 in 2019. Because ADUs remain illegal in the City of Chicago, Evanston has become the regional ADU leader. Under current zoning regulations, EDC’s research shows that two-thirds of Evanston’s potential ADUs would be two stories. In these cases, the home would reside above a two or three-car garage. The other third of properties can support an ADU entirely on the ground level, allowing for designs for full accessibility. When it comes to design, EDC has thought about how to make a small space feel big. Because of an exclusive partnership with a specialized external wall panel manufacturer, EDC’s homes are able to offer a healthy, comfortable interior living spaces. Their structural insulated panels (SIPs) limit the need for interior load-bearing walls, allowing EDC to work with homeowners to
depending on the size of the homeowner’s property.
“EDC goes from start-to-finish with our customers, building a home that’s right for our homeowners and right for Evanston,” Dr. Co said. “This is a new opportunity for nearly half of Evanston’s homeowners to rent out a unit to a local teacher, house their mother-in-law, or downsize into a beautiful, energy-efficient home.” EDC’s construction methods also lead to quieter, more sustainable construction. By framing an ADU in 2-3 hours with its SIPs, EDC substantially reduces noise pollution from construction in Evanston’s neighborhoods. Further, the SIPs reduce on-site construction waste. The SIPs make EDC’s homes 90% more energy efficient than the average house. Given the City of Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan goal to carbon neutral by 2050, EDC believes its ADUs and local, green construction workforce will be a critical part of reducing the community’s carbon emissions. With a backyard home in every alley, EDC believes that Evanston can remain accessible, diverse, and climate resilient for all residents. You can learn more about EDC by visiting their website evanston.coop or like them on Facebook www.facebook.com/evanston.coop
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ALICE IN CHAINS Romeo
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omeo y Julieta has been a premier cigar brand since its inception in 1875. Today it serves as the gold standard in the cigar industry. The Romeo by Romeo is a modern twist on their original Havana blend. With a dark chocolate, oily wrapper you’ll get notes of vanilla, coffee, and earth. I am intralled with anything that reflects love and this cigar reflects like the sun. A TRUE ROMANCE with every breath of this cigar. The leaves are rolled under the supervision of the elders as far back as 1875 this cigars tastes like a sweet kiss. A Chocolate and vanilla kiss is more of the description we profess. The masterfully constructed classic Dominican grown tobaccos surrounded by Indonesian wrappers provide an ever so slight but aromatic hint of sweetness with this 20-30 minute burn. The expert construction results in an easy draw with a consistent burn, and a very manageable white ash. As a cigar lover and an EvanstonMan I believe in this cigar. It absolutly holds up to its reputaion and one of many “TOP TEN Cigars” under $10 Dollars. Yes, you read this correctly it is under $10 dollars in most US stores.
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The Bourbon
n October 10, 2019 Evanston Woman’s Editor in Chief, Linda Del Bosque and I had the honor of walking into the tasting room located in the FEW distillery. Little did we know we would be included in one of the most ROCK N ROLL experiences in Bourbon/ Whiskey history. We were honored to meet one of the NEWEST and most exclusive creation of the FEW Bourbon families release named after the band ALICE in CHAINS. The Bourbon is a limited release bottle. Officially released October 11th, this Tequila infused heavenly Bourbon made its way to the public. It is intriguingly described as bold, sweet, and spicy, with grassy undertones of agave. The bottle itself is seriously cool. The eye within the mouth is “a play on seeing all that’s been spoken, Head brewer Paul Hetko states, “Nobody sounds like -Alice in Chains and that inspired him to create a Bourbon like no other. A awesome party happened the night it was released.
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new restaurant that moved into a space on Central Street in Evanston. It’s neon sign delivers a warm and welcoming familiar glow. The neon allows the central street visitor to know they are in for a good time. The restaurant itself boast of being a full-service wine cellar. The wine cellar is kept at a comfortable 68° anyone who knows me knows, I am not a fan of the cold and Lush has proven to be comfortable for me. Because the wine cellar is sourrounding you. (Yes, your standing in it.)
The owner Mitch Einhorn was on hand to make sure everything went spectacular. We started with a selection of wines set up almost as if we were in a wine tasting. Each wine was explained in a manner to make me or any customer feel as important as Prince Harry. Then we recieved a cavalcade of appetizers which were so complementary to the selection of wines I couldn’t tell if the wine was created for the appitizer or if the appitizer was created for the wine. Our first appitizer was a caviar crowned hummas delicious enough to challenge any dish on the planet. The next dish was a mouth watering collection of the biggest mussells you will find outside of Chicago.
As table conversation advanced to how good everything was our waiter topped himself with the delivery of a charred octopus plate that you (the reader) should get in your car and go get right now. In the middle of the sitting I had the opportunity to taste Chase & Elderflower Liqueurs and wine made with grapes from Chile. Lush Wine & Spirits does stock a wide array of wines, from what I could tell lots of specialty ones. Guests are also encouraged to open any bottle of wine. (no corkage fee) Its amazing to watch other people realize their dreams of tasting a wine that they have never seen or known about. That was my experience. No, it was not over as placed right infront of me was a breaded cheese dish that sat on a pesto sauce. I didnt realize this was a present made to give our main plate the time to cook. The main plate was a 48 hour slow cooked half of chrispy, buttery succulent chicken. The crusted butter basted skin made the night an evening to never forget. This restaurant is special. According to Lush management it is an innovator in wine retail, Lush was one of Chicago’s first wine shops to focus on small-production products often found nowhere else. Lush Evanston is the culmination of the wine shop and a 5 star restaurant. They welcome all customers with a hospitality only rivaled by top restaurants in the country. I agree that this is special and will bring tears of joy and closure.
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The Place To Christmas Shop
o you like shopping? The answer may partly depend on one factor: whether you are male or female. Of course, it’s a generalization to say, “Women like shopping, men don’t.”. I’m sure we all know people this doesn’t apply to (my mother, for example, didn’t particularly love shopping). However, there is evidence that this isn’t a complete myth. My girlfriend actually loves shopping. I on the other hand, hate shopping. It has the ability to make me feel very incompetent. I believe many men “just dont know what to do and we dont like it”. I represent that section of men who try to find the chairs to sit down so I can “stay out of the way”. I will instantly receive back pain, foot pain almost magically. I am one of those men. I can hang in there for the first 30 minutes but after that I am unable to do it. I am comfortable where unhappy men sit and impatiently wait for their wives. I need rescue. WELL THE HOLIDAYS ARE APPROACHING. A survey found that men become bored after only 26 minutes of shopping, confirming my need for help. The survey found that 80 percent of men didn’t like shopping with their partners and that 45 percent avoided doing so at all costs. Almost half of all spousal shopping trips ended in arguments, with men becoming frustrated because they bought what they needed straight away, while their partners were still looking and taking too long to make decisions. The other factor was that they bought something WRONG. Women don’t like Vacuums for Christmas. So? What do you do around the holidays? The man who is smart will find a way to shop even though its in his nature to avoid “wasting time”, even if it kills him. Because you must buy a gift and your wife will kill you if you dont. We have a solution for you. You will have a present under the tree for her. So what can you do? SOLUTION FOR YOU. A SOLUTION A FOR YOU. Meet Joseph Meyer from Ten Thousand Villages Evanston. He will save you and probably your marriage. Some men have the gift of a great jump shot while other men have the gift to close big money deals. Joseph Meyer is a man who has a gift also, and that gift is to pick out presents for women. THE RIGHT PRESENT .
Joseph personally will choose a purse for your
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girlfriend and give you a needed booster shot of self worth. His inoculating will remove the anxiety of making the wrong choice. ABOUT THE STORE STORE Joseph Meyer is a manager at Ten Thousand Villages. It is a beloved Evanston store that specializes in gifts that mean a little more than conventional big box retail purchases. This “beacon of good” is
a collection of unique items in which the store has partnered with villagers across world. Ten Thousand Villages will sell the item and sends a portion of the proceeds to the person in a 3rd world country for example. The website states- Ten Thousand Villages-Evanston, is a Fair Trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. They feature products from more than 130 artisan groups in 38 countries. They are part of a network of over 70 stores in the United States selling Ten Thousand Villages products. The experience provides justification for shopping comfortably. Joseph will save the man looking to please his woman. You can always say that
you picked it out.
Yes he will let you take the credit.
For a Consultation Call Joseph at Ten Thousand Villages-Evanston NEW LOCATION 915 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 847.733.8258
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THIS NEW VICUÑA BASEBALL CAP WILL RUN YOU A COOL 5 FIGURES
Built to last a lifetime, this proof-of-concept hat is so special the company that made it won’t entertain offers of under $10,000 BY MARTIN LERMA ON DECEMBER 6, 2019
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o most people, cashmere is king, but real textile connoisseurs know that that title rightfully belongs to vicuña, one of the world’s rarest and most valuable materials. Because of its price, it’s the kind of thing you’d usually see in a bespoke topcoat or a really great blazer. In other words, it’s not exactly casual. But that didn’t stop Varsity Headwear from creating what is arguably the world’s most expensive baseball cap from this bolden fleece.
Founded in 2013 and based in Norway, Varsity Headwear sprung from brothers Alex and Sebastian Adams’s interest in making the perfect cap. The label fashions all of its designs from premium materials to promote longevity and sustainability, but its latest product takes that practice to a new level. The project took six months to develop, in part because of how difficult vicuña can be to work with. And because it was created as a way to introduce new customers to the brand’s philosophy, the resulting hat doesn’t have a specific MSRP. (Still, interested parties should know Varsity Headwear won’t part with it for less than $10,000.) If that ssems like an astronomical cost, consider that the material is made by gathering hairs from its namesake llama, a creature that only lives in the high Andes region. The animals cannot be commercially farmed, and their coats can only be shorn once every three years making yields quite low––only two factors contributing to its astronomical cost. “The yarn is extremely difficult to work with due to its delicacy,” said founder Sebastian Adams. “Each hair measures just 12 microns in diameter; for comparison, the diameter of a human hair is about 50 microns, making it really hard to shape.” The hat’s finishing touches were selected to reflect Varsity’s commitment to craftsmanship. Its adjustable strap is cut from salmon skin instead of the traditional nylon. “We are very proud of our heritage and Norway has a long tradition of salmon fishing. Bringing them together felt right,” Sebastian said in a statement. The logo and metal accents are nothing to sneeze at either: they’re made from solid gold that’s polished by hand to reveal a distinct luster
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Taste of Evanston
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aste of Evanston, a signature North Shore food festival, raised about $75,000 for local charities at their July 14 event. Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser supported two organizations that are attacking the problem on housing insecurity from two angles. To create more affordable homes in the near term, funds generated from Taste of Evanston will enable Reba Place Development Corp. to create additional safe and decent affordable units. To assure the city’s long-term growth of affordable housing, Connections for the Homeless will use its grant to lead Joining Forces for Affordable Housing, a multi-faceted advocacy campaign to inspire Evanston city leaders to develop a sustainable affordable housing plan, and encourage residents to embrace it. Their goal is to replace NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) with YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard). The event featured 40 of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, breweries and wine shops on the great lawn of the historic Charles Gates Dawes House, residence of the 30th Vice President of the United States, and now home of the Evanston History Center. While sampling food and drink, guests enjoyed a view of the lakefront, live music, a silent auction, tours of the Dawes mansion, and the knowledge that they were helping to solve one of Evanston’s most pressing issues: housing insecurity. Many Evanstonians pay over 50 percent of their income on housing. Nurses. Teachers. Firefighters. People with disabilities. Senior citizens. People who must choose between necessities like food or medicine and keeping a roof over their head. Connections for the Homeless and Reba Place Development Corp., are well known for their effectiveness in fighting housing insecurity. For more than 25 years, Reba Place Development Corp. has been leveraging grants to create affordable housing units in Evanston. RPDC currently has 49 units under management with rents as low as $775 per month for a 2-bedroom apartment. For their part, Connections for the Homeless has offered a broad range of services for people confronting homelessness since 1984. In 2018 alone, they served more than 1,400 people by preventing families from losing their homes, helping people obtain stable housing, and providing shelter, counseling, hygiene and medical services to people who are homeless. Joining Forces for Affordable Housing, their advocacy arm, has already initiated the important work of studying the extent of Evanston’s housing crisis, revealing that we have a shortage of more than 3,500 affordable homes. They are also conducting “Affordable Housing 101” seminars around the community to explain the causes of the housing crisis and address concerns, and are providing input to the Evanston City Council as they develop a comprehensive plan for expanding affordable housing in our community. For al
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UNROLLING THE MYTH OF THE BLACK LIGHTNING
Why did the Ehret Vincent Black Lightning become the most expensive motorcycle in the world when it sold at Bonhams? BY JOHN LYON ON NOVEMBER 12, 2018
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he bikes created by British manufacturer Vincent Motorcycles are some of the most sought-after collector motorcycles in the world, and the Black Lightning occupies the top rung of this hierarchy. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that when it came out, it was the fastest production motorcycle in the world, even beating out the fastest production car of the day, the Jaguar XK120. Or maybe it’s all of the national speed records that it set around the world. Or just maybe it has something to do with the iconic photograph of Rollie Free essentially planking on his Black Lightning in nothing but a helmet, shoes, and swim trunks to increase aerodynamics while setting the American motorcycle speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Whatever the reason, the Black Lightning’s popularity was apparent when an example of the exceedingly rare bike—only about 33 were ever produced and one of just 19 with matching frame and engine numbers still in existence—broke the record for the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction
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when it went for $929,000 at a Bonhams auction in Las Vegas earlier this year. This particular example, a 1951 Black Lightning was even able to best the considerable celebrity clout of Steve McQueen, whose 1915 Cyclone board track racer—the previous record holder—went for $825,500 in 2015. The bike had several owners, but it was in the possession of Australian motorcycle shop proprietor and racer Jack Ehret for the longest period—47 years. During that time, it smashed the Australian Land Speed record, hitting an average of 141.5 mph, and participated in numerous races. One of the most compelling things about the bike is that it is an original, which is exceedingly rare because of the beating they usually take on the track—a legacy that is still evidenced by the wear and tear that is still visible on the bike. When the Ehret Vincent Black Lightning finally went up on the block on January 25 of this year, war broke out between a bidder in the room and one on the phone. Eventually the in-person bidder put in one more raise of the paddle just before the sale closed, bringing the price up to $825,500.
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Words: by Yves Le Sieur , Aaron Foster|Photography :by Michael Sharp
car named “Superfast?” you better get ready for a bit of whiplash. The Ferrari 812 Superfast is a savage beast. The world’s most powerful normally aspirated engine – a touch under 800hp from 12 cylinders, hence “812” Superfast’s name – it delivers 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds with a 211mph top speed. It is a car built for speed but it’s also blessed with superlative road manners, so whether you’re on your local highway or on the track, you’ll be rewarded. Our test car was specified on the racier side, with many weight-saving carbon fiber options including its racing seats, which are manually adjusted thus skipping the heavier motorized versions. For those who want more luxe, no problem, Ferrari will build to suit your style. They say that summer is never truly over in Southern California. This saying never had truer meaning than when the shiny and new Ferrari 812 Superfast got delivered for a week-long test drive at our offices in Newport Beach. This gleaming machine (in Giallo Modena yellow) attracted a lot of attention upon unloading from the transport. At first glance, it is aggressive, and it even looks quick standing still. After a few nods of approval from the gathering crowd, we quickly took it for a spin, just to make sure that everything was working fine (of course). A few things jump at you as soon as you put your foot to the gas pedal. It jumps – it is an immediate response that will get you back in your seat, which is designed for such a purpose. The other thing that left an impression was the sound. Frankly, nothing sounds like a Ferrari. In this particular case, the rumble only adds to the visceral experience. It is a guttural growl that will make your hair stand on the back of your neck. Did we mention that it is fast? Before you take notice,
the speedometer will quickly jump from 40, to 60, to 100mph, and much beyond in just the blink of an eye. The acceleration is sudden and will take you by surprise. Needless to say, at those speeds, one must be vigilant, as we are not on the Autobahn (the toll roads in California make for a scenic and picturesque stand-in.) There are several driving modes that you can switch easily, all located on the steering wheel which will help enhance your driving experience. From its front mid-engined layout, which balances the V12’s weight behind the front axle for ideal handling dynamics, to its four-wheel steering system, which optimizes stability during high-speed cornering, this Ferrari is brimming with the technology and beauty that’s sure to please true car enthusiasts. If going faster than your neighbor is your goal, the 812 Superfast should do the trick nicely.
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ENTREPRENEUR AND ART-WORLD PATRON JORGE PÉREZ WILL SHOWCASE HIS PRIVATE COLLECTION IN A NEW MIAMI MUSEUM Opening December 4th in the Allapattah neighborhood, nontraditional museum El Espacio 23 has an intimate vibe and many never-before-seen pieces.
BY KELSEY OGLETREE ON DECEMBER 4, 2019
Best known as chairman and CEO of real estate conglomerate Related Group, Argentine-American billionaire Jorge M. Pérez has deep history with the Miami’s art scene. His contributions to the Miami Art Museum have been particularly notable: In 2013, the institution moved to its current location overlooking in Museum Park and was renamed Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County in recognition of the philanthropist and entrepreneur’s $40 million gift. (He donated another $15 million to the museum in 2016.) Now, just in time for Art Basel and Art Miami, Pérez has introduced a new experimental art space that, for the first time, opens up his personal collection to the public. Dubbed El Espacio 23, the 28,000-square-foot space is located in Miami’s emerging Allapattah neighborhood, which Pérez chose for its proximity to art hub Wynwood (it’s less than two miles west) and for the still-affordable prices that make it accessible to artists and gallerists. “This new center was born from the belief that at the core of any of the world’s great cities is a thriving community of artists and creatives,” said Pérez. “This is a project 40 years in the making, and I look forward to inspiring and challenging visitors to think beyond the scope of their personal worldviews, while also cultivating the artists and curators of tomorrow.” What’s now the museum first started as a storage
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space for Pérez’s expanding collection of contemporary art, then grew into a place where his friends and family would congregate. Once he decided he wanted to share it with the community, Pérez personally designed El Espacio 23 to feel like an extension of his own home, complete with a library, living room and bar area for hosting guests, and an intimate, homey feel that makes it different than the traditional museum settings in the city. Named for its location on Northwest 23rd Street, El Espacio 23 is also houses three apartments reserved for artist and curator residency programs, shared workspaces, and a variety of exhibition and storage areas, with 30-foot ceilings and moveable walls to accommodate large pieces.
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