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After 18 months of construction, the Muskegon Museum of Art is preparing to open its $15.4 million expansion that will double the size of the 113-year-old museum and open up new opportunities for visitors, artists and staff.     The new Bennett-Schmidt Pavilion adds galleries, two education studios, viewable collections storage, a new gift store, an outdoor sculpture park and staff-support spaces. 📰 https://lnkd.in/g5h4GwMK via Crain's Grand Rapids Business

FILM ARCHIVE MUSEUM | CONCEPTUAL DESIGN BY ME In a city where history and art converge, the Film Archival Museum stands as a stunning testament to architectural innovation. This unique museum preserves old films and art pieces, capturing the milestones and memories of the past. The design embodies a dual purpose: serving as a National Museum representing its geographical roots and as a Film Archive Museum safeguarding cinematic heritage. Inspired by the wavy shapes of film reels and the elegant gestures of the Hsinbyume Pagodas, the architects fused these elements into a harmonious design. This fusion created a structure with dual DNA, reflecting both the fluidity of time and the solidity of heritage. As a happy accident, the design also represents two timelines, blending the cinematic past with the present. The Film Archival Museum is more than a building; it is a living memory, a beautiful blend of time and place that invites visitors to celebrate and experience history and art in one breathtaking form.

Public art is more than just sculpture or murals—it’s a powerful force that connects communities, sparks conversation, and transforms cities. Through Public Art Fund: Creative Partnerships, we collaborate with leading cultural institutions, corporations, and civic organizations to commission impactful works that shape our shared spaces. From bringing art to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal B, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’s David Geffen Hall, and Moynihan Train Hall, to our latest partnership at JFK Terminal 6, we turn bold artistic visions into reality. With 45+ years of expertise in strategic planning, curatorial advisory, project management, and communications, we aim to make public art accessible, relevant, and deeply woven into the fabric of urban life—because vibrant cities need vibrant art! 🏙️ Partner with us: https://bit.ly/4jGOSVZ Video: SandenWolff #CreativePartnerships #PublicArtFund

Construction of the new Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art on campus is beginning to take shape, with a majority of cement having been poured for the project. Exterior and interior walls are beginning to go up, and curbing for the road connecting Smith Drive to the David R. Goode Arts Complex is nearing completion, with asphalt work expected to begin soon. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy by January 2026. Funded by philanthropists Jane Batten, Joan Brock, and Susan and David Goode, this historic partnership between VWU and Virginia MOCA will allow the museum to create a hub for creativity, innovation, and immersive experience for its visitors, and its new central location will allow it to better connect with the region’s 1.6 million people. While Virginia MOCA will remain an independent museum, there will be ample opportunities for VWU students and the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities to collaborate in a variety of ways. Visit VWU’s Flickr album to view construction photos: https://lnkd.in/e8fBCJBf

Here in #Doral, DORCAM (Doral Contemporary Art Museum) stands as a catalyst for learning, creativity, and the binding of a community. Through exhibitions and events that transcend the traditional confines of art, architecture, visionary design, industry, and technology, DORCAM opens its doors wide, inviting not just the connoisseur but the curious, the unseen, the wanderer, and the everyman. In its mission, DORCAM seeks to reflect the nationalities that call Doral home. We are not here to cater to the compliant and the conventional. It is here, where barriers dissolve, and the free exchange of ideas flourishes, each program a dialogue, each piece a conversation. Membership at DORCAM is a bridge, not a gate. It offers a spectrum of #engagement, making it possible for YOU to become part of this community. Members are more than advocates; they are the heartbeat of the #museum, present at virtual receptions and incorporated in every event. They are not just spectators but participants in the ongoing story of DORCAM. Looking ahead, DORCAM approaches their vision of a permanent home in Doral, a sanctuary where #art and #community converge. This future space promises to be more than a museum where residents and visitors alike can immerse themselves in the rich, #artistic heritage of the world. Become part of a community that celebrates art in all its #rebellious forms. Explore our membership options and find your place within DORCAM. Together, we can cultivate a culture of learning and unity that defies the clichéd. And as we move forward, keep your eyes peeled for our Midyear Review of 2024! It will be a bold reflection on the achievements and events that have shaped #DORCAM this year. 💬🎨🎶🎞📸🌠

A 1960s cement factory located on the remote Tibetan Plateau has been transformed into a modern art museum. At an altitude of 3,800m, this is the highest plateau in the world and a remote and ecologically sensitive site. The existing buildings were found to have low concrete strength, and great care was taken to upgrade them to meet modern seismic requirements and thereby ensure ongoing protection of the artworks. The seismic interventions were undertaken with a light touch – adding strengthening where required, installing damping, and utilising base isolation – and were designed to work in conjunction with the existing structures to reduce the scale of new construction. This minimum intervention approach was crucial in reducing the impact of construction works on this ecologically fragile site.

As we are currently attending and presenting at the the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUM FACILITY ADMINSTRATORS (IAMFA) Conference this week, we are sharing some notable museum projects. At Marx|Okubo, we appreciate that we have the opportunity to work on so many unique projects that require specific needs and approaches to achieve success. Our firm understands the value that creative and event spaces such as museums bring to cultural communities—and the built environment. One such project our firm worked on is the Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879, one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. This museum is renowned for its impressive collection that spans centuries and cultures. It houses iconic works such as Grant Wood's "American Gothic" and Georges Seurat's "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte," offering visitors a journey through art history. Additionally, its modern wing, designed by the acclaimed architect Renzo Piano, provides a stunning space for contemporary artworks. The museum’s commitment to education and community engagement, coupled with its world-class exhibitions, makes it a cultural treasure that continually inspires and educates the public.   We conducted a facilities condition assessment in order to strategically plan for major repairs, upgrades, and necessary replacements of the building systems and components in a logical and efficient manner over the next 10 years. The goal of developing a capital expenditure budget was to enable The AIC to address major future capital outlays to ensure that the museum’s energy and resources can be primarily dedicated to its core mission. >> Read more at the link in post.   https://lnkd.in/gQy-AqwG #marxokubo #museums #artinstituteofchicago #realestate #construction

The #architecturaldesign of this part of the #building adds a lot of visual appeal to the space.

That book I really like (unlike the one on radical museology). Four essays on the contemporary art trends and practice - research based installation, performance exhibitions, interventions and invocation of modernist architecture. How do we look and perceive art today through the screens and permanent information noise? What has come instead of attentive and slow looking? What is the problem of contemporary spectatorship?

More growth to report!