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Friends of the Museum of Modern Art Founded in 1947

institutional · 2026-04-23

The Société des amis du Luxembourg was renamed the Société des amis du musée d'art moderne on May 9, 1947, bringing together wealthy patrons. Initially created to bypass the institution, the Society's relationships now determine the museum's vitality.

Key facts

  • The Société des amis du Luxembourg became the Société des amis du musée d'art moderne on May 9, 1947.
  • The society brought together wealthy patrons.
  • Initially, the society aimed to circumvent the institution.
  • Today, the museum's vitality depends on the society's relationships.

Entities

Institutions

  • Société des amis du Luxembourg
  • Société des amis du musée d'art moderne
  • Musée d'Art Moderne

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