Art experts describe MADI Art as approachable, energetic and bright; a non-representational form focusing on geometric shapes, vibrant colors and viewer interaction. MADI artists direct attention to the object itself in a search for beauty. Presented in extraordinary formats, MADI conveys a sense of joie de vivre reaching beyond customary boundaries and media. Discover more about the museum’s origins, the genesis of the MADI movement, the founding artists, and explore the collection of the museum.
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THE COLLECTION
The artists represented in the permanent collection at The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art span not only geographical but chronological boundaries as well. Beginning with the MADI movement’s inception and continuing through contemporary artists working in the geometric style, the artists of the permanent collection exhibit one similarity, a love for geometric forms, color play, and art that pushes boundaries.
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EXHIBITS
The museum hosts four exhibits each year featuring geometric or MADI artists from all over the world. Previous exhibits have included the works of MADI founder Carmelo Arden Quin, Victor Vasarely, Juan Melé, Jesús Rafael Soto, as well as talented local artists. The Biennial is a juried exhibition offering new artists an opportunity to exhibit at the museum.
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the history
The history of the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art began more than 12 years ago when Bill and Dorothy Masterson, lifelong supporters of the arts, were introduced to the innovative MADI art movement. Fascinated by the playful complexity and fascinating figures inherent within this modern art form, the Mastersons began collecting MADI art and expanded their collection to include many contemporary geometric artists.
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programs
The MADI hosts openings, special music events, guest artist workshops and the Arcadia Salon Discussion Series. Docent led tours are available for visiting tour groups from other cities, school groups, art clubs, and local civic groups.
MADI is a great artistic adventure, and perhaps, the only existing movement which can justify half a century of existance. MADI is more than an avant-garde movement; it has an underlying wave with several and differing offspring. It is the slow-paced growth of a tectonic plate in the history of art. Indeed, since art and environment are perveived as the fusion of two cultural phenomena, the progression and expression of both of these blend in everyday life.
From ” MADI: Concept Overview”, Paris, 2004
ROGER NEYRAT | Artist
