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Flying Solo From Picasso to Twombly Here’s a Look at the Rise of the Single-Artist Museum

Fall/Winter 2022/2023

The idea of a single artist museum isn't new. Museums devoted to the work of one artist are scattered throughout the country and abroad. In Europe, there is a long history of preserving artists' studios born out of reverential respect for the creators. Picasso has four museums dedicated to his life and work. Dali has five. France, Italy, and Germany combined have 80 single-artist museums. In total, more than 250…..

MUSEO BENINI by Editor John Hallowell

September, 2020

Internationally known Italian artist Benini has settled in Marble Falls for his retirement, but he is as imaginative and productive as ever. Since he and his wife, Lorraine, purchased a 35 acre piece of Hill Country paradise, they have put together an amazing private museum, using samples of his art to tell the story of his remarkable 60-year career. The 6500 square-foot gallery services a private museum and cultural center. The MuseoBenini compound includes an art research library and archives, plus outdoor sculpture on the beautiful property……

A Visit to MuseoBenini in Marble Falls

August, 2020

Fine arts writer Barbara Purcell writes about her visit to MUSEO BENINI and the interview with Benini that followed...

April, 2020

Austin’s online arts publication discusses private art museums and features MONA in Tasmania, Ruby City in San Antonio and MUSEO BENINI.