On April 22, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA; Director Kim Sunghee) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA; Director Christopher Bedford) to strengthen collaboration across exhibitions, collections, research, and educational programs.
 
This agreement has been initiated to expand the foundation for international collaboration by sharing diverse currents of contemporary art, drawing on the collections and expertise of both institutions. In particular, mutual exchanges based on the key holdings of the MMCA and the SFMOMA are expected to further enrich their respective programs.
 
Under the agreement, the two institutions will collaborate across a wide range of areas, including the co-organization and presentation of exhibitions, exchanges of collections and archives, joint research and publications, as well as the development of educational programs and academic events.

“Art can serve as a powerful connector, and this partnership embodies the MMCA and SFMOMA’s shared goal of bridge-building across cultures, creativity, and continents,” said Christopher Bedford, Director of SFMOMA. “We look forward to fostering meaningful dialogue between Korea and the U.S. and beyond on this very special 50th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Seoul and San Francisco.”
 
“This MOU is a crucial step as two institutions that have developed in differing regions and contexts become closely linked through the medium of contemporary art,” said MMCA Director Kim Sunghee. “Through various collaborative projects that connect Korean and global contemporary art, we look forward to witnessing both institutions growing together while offering a wider perspective to their visitors.”

References

• 국립현대미술관 보도자료 (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) Press Release)