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The Menil Collection, situated in Houston, Texas, is a premier museum that holds the most important privately assembled art collections of the 20th century. This magnificent museum designed by Renzo Piano opened to the public in 1987. Its main highlight is a private art collection of its founders, John and Dominique de Menil. The extraordinary collection at the Museum comprises of over 15,000 sculptures, paintings, photographs, rare books, prints, and drawings. The Surrealist Collection housed in the Museum is also among the premier art collections in the world.
At present, the Menil Collection comprises of early to mid-twentieth century works of Pablo Picasso, Man ray, Rene Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Henry Matisse, and Marcel Duchamp. Besides, the Museum also holds a collection of antiques and works of Medieval, Byzantine, and Tribal art. An extensive collection of contemporary art and pop art from noted artists such as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko is also an integral part of the Menil Collection.
The major attractions in the museum campus include the Cy Twombly Gallery, the Richmond Hall, the world-famous Rothko Chapel, and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum. The neighborhood nestled around the Museum gives a coordinated feel and is also well worth visiting. All the homes in this neighborhood are painted in the same shade of gray and are rented to artists. The Menil Collection is situated in the Montrose district of Houston, near the University of St. Thomas, and is a ‘must-see’ for the art lovers.
- Address: 1515 Sul Ross,
Houston, Texas 77006
- Telephone: (713) 525-9400
- Fax: (713) 525-9444
- Hours: Weds - Sun, 11 AM - 7 PM
- Website: www.menil.org
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