In a landmark move for the art world, the M+ Museum in Hong Kong and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering an extensive collaboration in research and art collection sharing. The agreement was formalized on Monday during a ceremony at MoMA, with M+ director Suhanya Raffel and MoMA’s David Rockefeller director Glenn David Lowry signing the document.
This pioneering partnership signals the beginning of a dynamic relationship focused on international cooperation, cultural exchange, and the advancement of museum development. The MOU outlines six critical areas of collaboration: joint curatorial research and exchange, conservation and collection management, artwork loans, sharing sustainability practices, training and professional development, and exhibition and program exchanges.
Raffel expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing M+’s dedication to fostering open dialogue and collaborative efforts with leading cultural institutions worldwide. “The signing affirms M+’s commitment to collaboration with preeminent cultural institutions around the world and strengthens M+’s position as Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture,” she stated.
Lowry echoed this sentiment, highlighting the potential of the partnership. “We are thrilled to partner with M+ on an ambitious new collaboration, to exchange expertise and ideas that will help us take our museums forward in new and exciting directions and create more opportunities for our global audiences to experience,” he remarked.
Established as Asia’s premier museum for contemporary visual culture, M+ boasts a multidisciplinary collection, including the renowned M+ Sigg Collection of Chinese contemporary art. Meanwhile, MoMA stands as a pillar of modern and contemporary art in Midtown Manhattan, housing approximately 200,000 works spanning the last 150 years.
The MOU represents a significant step forward in connecting two of the world’s leading art institutions, paving the way for enriched cultural dialogue and innovative practices in the global art community. As both museums embark on this new journey together, the art world watches with anticipation for the collaborative projects that lie ahead.
