The Museum of
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Founded in 1929 as an educational institution, The Museum of Modern Art is one of the foremost museums of modern and contemporary art in the world.

Through the strength and complexity of its rich and varied collection, and the leadership of its Trustees and staff, The Museum of Modern Art presents exhibitions and educational programs of unparalleled significance; sustains a Library and Archives, as well as conservation labs that are internationally-recognized centers of research; and supports scholarship and publications of preeminent intellectual merit.

The Starry Night, by Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh
The Starry Night, 1889

Oil on canvas
29 x 36 1/4" (73.7 x 92.1 cm)
The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest

Central to The Museum of Modern Art's mission is the encouragement of an ever-deeper understanding and enjoyment of modern and contemporary art by the diverse local, national, and international audiences that it serves.

Canon U.S.A is a long-time supporter of this institution.

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Image at top of page:
Claude Monet. Water Lilies. 1914-26. Oil on canvas, three panels. The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Mrs. Simon Guggenheim Fund. © 2011 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/ADAGP, Paris.
Photo © 2011 Jason Brownrigg