Modern Art Museum of Ft Worth

Located near the Kimbell Art Museum, The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is an impressive response to Louis Kahn’s classic building. The museum was completed in 2002 and appears to be a modern variation of the Kimbell’s more traditional, elegant presentation.

The Modern Art Museum was designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Ando's design, which embodies the pure, unadorned elements of a modern work of art, is comprised of five volumes of glass, steel, and exposed concrete. These rectangular blocks are arranged in succession similar to the barrel vaults in Kahn’s design.

The massive planar walls are capped at the end by 40-foot-high transparent walls of glass framed in metal, providing magnificent public circulation areas from which to view the surrounding building and site, as well as creating tall display areas for dramatic items of Modern art.

Supporting the concrete roof slabs are five forty-foot-tall concrete Y-shaped columns, which allows visitors to appreciate the art of the building itself as well as the collection contained within. I wasn’t as familiar with this museum as the Kimbell when I was planning my trip. The collection of art was quite impressive. Usually when I'm walking around these museums, I'm focused on the architectural features, but there have been a few displays that have caught my eye as well. There were a few Warhols and definitely some intriguing sculptures. The building was an effective showcase for contemplation of these pieces.

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