MoMA – Museum of Modern Art

Overview

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. MoMA's collection spans the late 19th century to the present, and includes over 200,000 works of architecture and design, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, prints, illustrated and artist's books, film, as well as electronic media.

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1. I. Program — A leading institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art, featuring galleries, theaters, education spaces, and programs supporting exhibitions, film, and design.
2. II. Space — Expanded gallery areas and circulation offer varied scales for artworks and installations, including flexible white-box galleries and double-height spaces.
3. III. Context — Situated in Midtown Manhattan on West 53rd Street, the museum engages an urban context of dense high-rises and cultural landmarks near Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
4. IV. Architecture — The complex has evolved through multiple expansions by architects including Yoshio Taniguchi and Diller Scofidio + Renfro with Gensler, integrating new volumes and public interfaces.
5. V. Experience — Visitors encounter a cross-disciplinary collection (painting, sculpture, film, photography, design) with curated narratives and amenities such as lounges, bookshops, and cafes.
6. VI. Legacy — Since its founding in 1929, MoMA has shaped discourse around modern art and continues to influence global museum practices, education, and public engagement.

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