Museum of Geometric and MADI Art, Art museum in Uptown Dallas, United States
The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art occupies the Kilgore & Kilgore law firm building at 3109 Carlisle in Dallas, which Uruguayan artist Volf Roitman clad in large cut, bent and painted steel panels. Inside, the permanent collection holds geometric and playful Madí works by some 85 artists, shown alongside temporary exhibitions devoted to one artist or region.
The museum was founded in 2002 by Bill and Dorothy Masterson, collectors who began acquiring Madí works after discovering the movement. They installed it in their law firm Kilgore & Kilgore's new building at 3109 Carlisle in Dallas, then had Uruguayan Madí artist Volf Roitman design a renovation cladding the facade in large cut and painted steel panels. Roitman, aged 74 in 2005, served as the museum's creative director in its early years.
The institution showcases works that emphasize geometric forms and design principles, offering a focused perspective on abstract art. Visitors can see how this artistic language redefines space and visual perception in ways different from other art movements.
The museum occupies the ground floor of the Kilgore & Kilgore law firm building at 3109 Carlisle Street, sharing the structure with the offices above. Docent-led tours are available on request, and the Arcadia Salon discussion series brings artists and art experts to speak. Creative workshops are held for students and seniors.
The museum's discussion series is named Arcadia Salon after the Arcadia that once stood on Greenville Avenue; the sign from that business now hangs on the museum exterior. Uruguayan artist Volf Roitman, the museum's creative director in 2005 at age 74, designed the steel-slab cladding of the building.
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