Impressionist Paintings Find New Home

The Impressionist paintings of Margaret McDermott look best in the Scott Lyons architect-designed Texas Modern home that she loved. They also look fabulous in their new home at the Dallas Museum of Art where generations of art lovers will be able to enjoy them. Mrs. McDermott was known for her contribution of insights, probing questions, and conviviality. In the spirit of how DMA patrons might have viewed the 32 donated Impressionist paintings in Mrs. McDermott’s home, the museum took unprecedented opportunity to serve Martinis in the Barrel Vault Gallery at the patron opening of the exhibition, An Enduring Legacy: The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Collection of Impressionist and Modern Art. Many Margaret McDermott affectionate stories floated across the galleries. Former Mayor Ron Kirk, known for his strong City leadership including his nurturing the building of the Calatrava bridges and revitalization of the Trinity River and Park, quietly mentioned that he and the former City Manager, John Ware, would occasionally have lunch with Mrs. McDermott in her home. On the way from City Hall, Mayor Kirk smilingly recounted how John Ware would tell him, “Now, don’t let this nice woman serve you Martinis at lunch and then you agree to everything she asks of you.” Ron Kirk mentioned he would arrive with resolve and the moment he sat down with her at lunch he would immediately agree to all of her suggestions. Margaret McDermott had a powerful gift of persuasion. And, of course, her suggestions would be good ones.
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