Musée d'Art moderne et d'Art contemporain, Modern and contemporary art museum in Liège, Belgium.
Description
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is an art institution in Liège that displays paintings, sculptures, and installations from 1850 onwards. The collection features works by significant artists including Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and Marc Chagall alongside contemporary pieces.
History
The museum was founded in 1980 and originally occupied the former Palace of Fine Arts, a building created for the 1905 Universal Exhibition. Its collection grew through significant acquisitions including works from European artist sales.
Culture
The museum displays Belgian and French artistic movements through its galleries and exhibition spaces. Works by regional artists are presented alongside pieces by French painters spanning different periods.
Practical
The museum is now located in La Boverie following a merger with the Liège Museum of Fine Arts in 2011. Visitors should plan adequate time for the combined exhibitions and check opening hours in advance.
Did you know?
In 1939 the museum acquired nine significant artworks during a sale in Lucerne, including pieces by renowned European artists. These purchases expanded the collection with works that remain among its most valuable holdings today.
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