Miami, FL – June 10, 2014 – On Tuesday evening, over 160 guests gathered at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science for the launch of the exciting Curious Event Collaboration series. Showcasing the importance of creativity and innovation in science, the event gathered local tastemakers for a cutting-edge panel discussion exploring the intersection between art and science. The discussion also focused on the inaugural Curious Vault Collaborations exhibit – “Do Brain Corals Dream of Algal Symbionts?” – currently on display at the museum, and how the Curious Vault Collaborations project puts a local artist and scientist together to create a tabletop display from their teamwork. The discussion featured the exhibit’s creators Dr. Andrew Baker, associate professor at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and local artist Sinisa Kukec of Spinello Projects, along with local writer Nathaniel Sandler, and Kevin Arrow, art and collection manager for the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science. Prior to the discussion, guests were able to enjoy libations courtesy of Finlandia Vodka and Desperados beer, and light bites by Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market and The Better Chip. VIP guests in attendance included Museum President & CEO Gillian Thomas, Anthony Spinello, Dejha Carrington, INFRACULTURE’s Ashley Melisse Abess and Tori Anderson.

Dr. Andrew Baker & Sinisa Kukec

Anthony Spinello & Sinisa Kukec

Sinisa Kukec, Kevin Arrow, Jacqueline Falcone, & Kenton Parker

Sinisa Kukec, Dr. Andrew Baker, Nathaniel Sandler, Kevin Arrow, & Sean Duran

Nathaniel Sandler, Kevin Arrow, Dr. Andrew Baker, & Sinisa Kukec

Gillian Thomas, Nathaniel Sandler, Kevin Arrow, Dr. Andrew Baker, & Sinisa Kukec

Nathaniel Sandler, Kevin Arrow, Dr. Andrew Baker, & Sinisa Kukec

Kevin Arrow, Dr. Andrew Baker, & Sinisa Kukec

Nathaniel Sandler, Kevin Arrow, & Dr. Andrew Baker

Nathaniel Sandler, Kevin Arrow, Dr. Andrew Baker, & Sinisa Kukec

Edison Lozado & Anthony Spinello

Christina Pettersson, Neil Ramsay, Marie Louise Kalonji, & Dejha Carrington

Rivah Winter, Nathaniel Sandler, & Tavia Robb

Tiffany Canals & Paola Villanueva

Dr. Andrew Baker & Dr. Eldredge Bermingham

Ellen Marchman & Edison Lozado

Gino Campodonico & Jairo Ontiveros

Neel & Thomas Schneider

Ryan Williamson & Johann Besserer

Troy Bernier & Tori Anderson

Joe Decerce & Karla Arguello

Rodrigo Gonzalez & Ashley Melisse Abess