Art Museum

Musée d'art moderne de Paris

16th arrondissement of Paris, France

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Musée d'art moderne de Paris is an art museum in 16th arrondissement of Paris, France.

About Musée d'art moderne de Paris

Overview

The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris (MAM Paris), officially the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, is a major municipal museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Located in the eastern wing of the Palais de Tokyo in the 16th arrondissement, it is one of the 14 museums of the City of Paris. The institution houses approximately 15,000 works, representing the wealth of artistic creation from the 20th and 21st centuries and testifying to the dynamism of the contemporary artistic scene. The museum is free to the public and offers a bilingual app to guide visitors through its collections.

Building & Architecture

Housed in the Palais de Tokyo, the museum occupies the eastern wing of a building constructed in 1937 for the International Exposition. The building was designed by architects André Aubert, Marcel Dastugue, and Paul Viard in the Art Deco style. The structure was originally intended to house two separate museums: the Musée d'art moderne de la Ville de Paris in the east and the Musée national d'art moderne in the west. The western wing, now home to the Palais de Tokyo site for contemporary creation, was renovated by Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal in 2012. The museum's location at 11 Avenue du Président Wilson places it facing the Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower.

Significance & Legacy

As a leading municipal institution, the MAM Paris plays a crucial role in preserving and presenting the artistic heritage of the 20th and 21st centuries. Its collection serves as a testament to the evolution of modern art, from early avant-garde movements to contemporary practices. The museum is known for its rotating exhibitions, which run every six weeks, highlighting both historical trends and current artistic developments. The institution has also been the site of notable historical events, including the 2010 theft of several paintings which were subsequently destroyed. The museum's free admission policy and extensive public programs, including guided tours and educational workshops, ensure broad access to modern art for the public.