INDIANAPOLIS, IL.- The Indianapolis Museum of Art announced it is remodeling its third floor galleries consisting of the Asian, African, design arts, and textiles and fashion arts collections throughout the next two years. The new configuration will allow for more efficient use of space and improved display of objects, while providing room for the IMA’s growing design arts collection. Temporary gallery closures will begin February 1 as the Museum prepares for new exhibitions. “As an encyclopedic Museum, it is important that we continue to show all areas of our permanent collection in fresh and innovative ways,” said Maxwell L. Anderson, The Melvin & Bren Simon Director and CEO of the IMA. “The African galleries were last renovated prior to the Museum’s expansion, so I am thrilled they will have a fresh look, a more central location, and new interest. The changes on the third floor will engage audien