Museum of Contemporary Art, Art museum in Basel, Switzerland
The Museum of Contemporary Art is an art museum in Basel presenting modern and contemporary artworks in various forms. The collection spans paintings, sculptures, video installations, and other visual expressions by artists from the 1960s onward.
This institution was founded in 1980 as Europe's first public museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary art exhibitions. That founding marked a turning point in how European museums approached and displayed current artistic practices.
The museum displays works by artists from different countries and continents who bring varied perspectives on contemporary issues. Visitors discover how different cultures and traditions intersect within modern art and shape each other's creative approaches.
Visitors can join guided tours and workshops while exploring rotating exhibitions, with free or discounted entry available during specific times. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and the first Sunday of each month are good days to plan a visit when these offers apply.
The collection brings together works from the Emanuel Hoffmann Foundation and the Kunstmuseum Basel into one comprehensive gathering. This combination allows visitors to encounter an unusually broad selection of contemporary artistic positions in a single location.
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