And finally presenting….
September 27th, 2008 at 09:10am Josh
At the beginning of last year, our chief curator David McFadden put up a calendar. He began to count down from 500-something. Over the past 20 months, the days have been ticked off as exhibitions were organized, plans were made, and our building was put together. I’d like to think that the first thing David did this morning was to mark off the last day. It’s here – the Museum of Arts and Design is officially open to the public.
We’ve worked some long hours in the past couple of months, but I have to say, as objectively as I can, that it looks great. The galleries are incredible, artists have been working diligently in our fully outfitted studios, our theater is gorgeous, our interactive displays are all functioning (mostly), the toilets all work – it is all as fantastic as we could have imagined 500 days ago.
Photos coming throughout the day.
Studio Cam, 4:36 PM Saturday
Studio Cam, 4:27 PM Thursday
pieces made during one of the morning demonstrations
Jason Hackenwerth's Megamites in front of MAD
A line around the block (even in the rain)!
In front of the museum, 12:15
Studio Cam, 1:01 PM Saturday
Studio Cam, 12:58 PM Saturday
Lobby Cam, 11:35 AM Saturday
Foggy morning at Columbus Circle
2CC lobby, first thing this morning
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4 Comments Add your own
1. Kuma O'D | September 27th, 2008 at 11:03 am
As a neighborhood resident, I would like to thank the Museum and staff for opening up with a “free admission” weekend. It was a wonderful way to get to know the museum better, and to see what our new neighbor is up to. As a result, my wife and I decided to purchase a dual membership, so from a marketing point of view, your policy was successful. Please keep up the good work.
2. Catherine & Richard | September 27th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Wonderful museum!!
Something for everyone!
Thanks!!
3. Patty Nasey | September 27th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
We loved MoAD! I brought my two daughters, ages 9 and 8, and they really enjoyed the Second Life exhibit. It’s so fun to be in this building that was such a mystery for New Yorkers for so many years. Congrats and we will be back!!!
4. sister of the guy who asked all those questions | September 28th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
it’s so cool how you have the PATIENCE to do that! i have a pottery wheel and i can’t do it at all! do you teach classes?
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