Museum of Geometric and MADI Art facts for kids
Exterior of the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art
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| Established | 2002 |
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| Location | 3109 Carlisle Dallas, Texas |
| Type | Art museum |
| Founder | Bill and Dorothy Masterson |
The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art is a special museum in Dallas, Texas. It focuses on abstract art and a unique art style called the Madí movement. This museum is the only one of its kind in North America! Many people, including travel writer Emily Toman, think it is one of the best art museums in Dallas.
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History of the Museum
How the Museum Started
The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art was created in 2002. It was founded by Bill and Dorothy Masterson. They were very interested in Madí art and started collecting many pieces.
The Mastersons decided to open a permanent museum. They put the museum in their company's new building. This building is located at 3109 Carlisle in Dallas.
Building Design and Art
The building itself was later changed to fit the Madí art style. Bill Masterson asked a Madí artist named Volf Roitman to design the changes. Roitman was from Uruguay.
A journalist from the Tampa Bay Times said that Roitman turned the plain building into a huge example of Madí art. In 2005, when Roitman was 74 years old, he was the creative director for the museum.
Programs and Exhibitions
Learning and Fun Activities
The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art offers many cool programs. One program is called the Arcadia Salon. This is a discussion series where artists and art experts talk about art. The name "Arcadia" comes from an old sign that used to be on Greenville Avenue in Dallas. This sign is now on the outside of the museum.
The museum also has creative workshops. These workshops are for both students and older adults. You can also ask for special tours led by guides.
Special Events and Art Shows
Every year, the museum holds a special event called the Geometric Gala. This event helps raise money for the museum. It includes a silent auction where you can bid on artwork. The artwork comes from both local artists and famous artists from around the world.
The museum has a permanent collection of art from all over the globe. It has also shown special exhibitions by artists like Yaacov Agam and Orna Feinstein. In November 2009, a large art piece by Volf Roitman, called the Madí Art Wall, was installed. It had been shown at the Dallas museum before. Now, it is on the Wood Building in Marshall, Texas.
