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breakthroughs. MoMA is a sanctuary for all who visit, providing
WORLD-CLASS ART unique perspectives.
a fertile environment for artists to express and share their

Our mission is brought to fruition through the diligent curation
and preservation of a dynamic and eclectic collection
MOMA
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART: that reflects the ever-shifting panorama of modern and
contemporary art. Annually, we open our doors to a global
ARTISTIC CONVERGENCE: audience, inviting them to delve into our exhibitions and
THE TRANSFORMATIVE partake in an array of programs that span both our tangible
JOURNEY THROUGH space and our digital platforms. We take pride in our library,
MOMA’S MODERNITY archives, and avant-garde conservation laboratory, which are

The Museum of Modern Art is an art museum located in recognized as bastions of international scholarly research. Our
Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street between commitment to the progression of art is also evident in our
Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The institution was conceived in dedication to innovative scholarship and the creation of seminal
1929 by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Lillie P. Bliss, and Mary publications.
Quinn Sullivan.
Under the distinguished leadership of Glenn D. Lowry, who
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is not merely a museum; became The David Rockefeller Director in 1995, MoMA has seen
it is a crucible where the art of our era is both celebrated remarkable growth and success. Our institution is renowned
and scrutinized. Our vision is to kindle a zeal for discovery, for its six curatorial departments, each specializing in different
nurture intellectual expansion, and be a catalyst for artistic media: Architecture & Design, Drawings & Prints, Film, Media &

The Museum of Modern Art Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden
© 2023 The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Photo: Carly Gaebe /
Steadfast Studio

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