Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum opened in Davenport, Iowa on August 6, 2005. It was designed by London architect David Chipperfield, and will replace the Davenport Museum of Art.

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Davenport, Iowa - August 6 - 2005 - David Chipperfield

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The museum is located in the 100 year flood plain in Davenport, but is built elevated above that level to prevent any damage from potential floods. It will also be able to stay open during 100-year floods.

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The Figge Art Museum gets its name from the V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Foundation, which donated $13 million towards its construction.

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The museum is 100,000 square feet (9300 m²) and is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. It is best known for having an extensive collection of Haitian art, Mexican Colonial art and pieces by Grant Wood.

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Smithsonian Institution - Haiti - Grant Wood

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Its inaugural exhibition, "The Great American Thing: 1915-1935" opens September 17, 2005 and features major works from early American Modernists.

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September 17 - 2005

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