Michelson Museum of Art facts for kids

The Michelson Museum of Art is a special place in Marshall, Texas. It was created to show the amazing art of Leo Michelson. He was an artist from Latvia who also lived in the United States.

The Michelson Museum of Art

The Michelson Museum of Art is a museum located in Marshall, Texas. It was founded to keep and display the many artworks of Leo Michelson. He was a talented artist who created paintings, drawings, and prints.

Who Was Leo Michelson?

Leo Michelson was an artist born in Latvia. He later became an American citizen. He was very creative and made a lot of art during his life. Michelson worried that if he gave his art to a very big museum, much of it might just stay hidden in storage. He wanted his work to be seen and enjoyed by people.

Why Was the Museum Created?

Leo Michelson passed away in 1978. After his death, his wife, Janine, looked for a good home for his art. A family friend, Wendy Russell Reves, suggested Marshall, Texas. This was Mrs. Reves's hometown. So, the museum was built there to honor Leo Michelson and share his art with everyone.

What Art Can You See?

The museum has a large collection of Michelson's art. This includes over a thousand of his paintings, drawings, and prints. But the museum's collection has grown over time. It now includes art by other artists too.

Other Amazing Collections

In 1999, the museum received a wonderful gift. Dr. Bernard and Gloria Kronenberg donated their collection of 20th-century American art. This collection features paintings, drawings, lithographs, and statues. These pieces are by 53 different artists, including famous names like Milton Avery and Georges Rouault.

Another special collection is the Ramona and Jay Ward Collection of African Masks. This collection includes beautiful masks from different West African peoples. You can see masks made by the Yoruba and Senufo groups, among others.

See also

• List of single-artist museums