Daniel Libeskind’s MO Museum Opens in Vilnius, Lithuania
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The MO Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania, conceived as a cultural “gateway” and inspired by the historic gates of the city of Vilnius, has opened its doors to the public. The museum has been designed by Daniel Libeskind. Referencing the local architecture botDaniel Libeskind’s MO Museum Opens in Vilnius, Lithuania
The MO Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania, conceived as a cultural “gateway” and inspired by the historic gates of the city of Vilnius, has opened its doors to the public. The museum has been designed by Daniel Libeskind. Referencing the local architecture both in form and materials, the institution stands as an expression of Vilnius past and present.“Having designed many large-scale museums around the world, it was thrilling to design an intimate and iconic museum for a great collection of contemporary art,” said architect Daniel Libeskind. “As someone who has a true appreciation for the history and beauty of Vilnius, I believe the building and its architecture will become a wonderful place to enjoy art and the spirit of the city.”"One of the reasons I am drawn to Studio Libeskind’s work is that it is both iconic and democratic,” said Museum Founder and Collector, Viktoras Butkus. “The MO Museum is the largest private museum in Lithuania, so it is important to me that museum expresses openness and reflects the ethos of the collection as well as the institution. The generous public spaces throughout the design play a vital role in communicating these ideas,” added Butkus.The museum’s collection of nearly 5,000 works includes never seen before works of Lithuanian artists from 1950 to today. The museum opened with the inaugural exhibition, “All Art Is About Us.” “The MO Modern Art Museum is a cultural milestone for the city of Vilnius and Lithuania as a whole. This new world-class institution will showcase local art and will explore its links with the global art scene,” said Director of the Museum, Milda Ivanauskiene. “These never before seen works of art created behind the Iron Curtain will finally have a venue and international audience,” added Ivanauskiene.Studio Daniel Libeskind was established by Daniel and his partner Nina Libeskind in Berlin, Germany, in 1989 after they won the competition to build the Jewish Museum Berlin. In February 2003, Studio Daniel Libeskind moved its headquarters from Berlin to New York City when Daniel Libeskind was selected as the master planner for the World Trade Center redevelopment. The studio is headquartered in New York City.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the museum.http://www.blouinartinfo.com Founder: Louise Blouin Read more