About CIMAM

• About CIMAM

  

  CIMAM – International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art – is an Affiliated Organization of ICOM. Founded in 1962, CIMAM’s vision is a world where the contribution of museums, collections, and archives of modern and contemporary art to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of society is recognized and respected.

• A Message from Amanda de la Garza, CIMAM President (2026-28)

  

  CIMAM President Amanda de la Garza, welcomes the renewed CIMAM Board, Patrons, and the CIMAM community to the new three-year term (2026-28), and shares CIMAM’s vision and objectives for the mandate, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to strengthening and responding to the needs of its unique international network of professionals working in modern and contemporary art museums and collections.

• CIMAM Board 2026–28

  

  The 15 members of the Board of CIMAM work on a volunteer basis throughout the triennial. They oversee the everyday operations and projects of CIMAM. Amanda de la Garza is the President of CIMAM.

• About CIMAM Members

  

  CIMAM is the most renowned international network of modern and contemporary art museum experts in the field. Our organization is based on a membership program with over 1000 contemporary art museum professionals from over 90 different countries.

• A Shared Vision for Modern and Contemporary Art Museums

  

  CIMAM President Amanda de la Garza welcomes the new Board, Patrons, and the CIMAM community to a new three-year term aimed at strengthening and responding to the needs of this unique international network of professionals working in modern and contemporary art museums and collections.

• Programs and Working Groups

  

  The Board plays a vital leadership role in supporting the mission of CIMAM to ensure the continued recognition and sustainability of museums, collections, and archives of modern and contemporary art as contributors to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of society.

• CIMAM Annual Reports

  

  The CIMAM Annual Reports document how the organisation’s vision and mission were translated into concrete actions, collective efforts, and measurable results across its platforms, Working Groups, and initiatives, to support museums and professionals in the field of modern and contemporary art.

• Museums from the Inside. 60 years of CIMAM

  

  Publication. CIMAM makes available the book "Museums from the Inside: 60 Years of CIMAM", a reflection on the role of this organization in supporting modern and contemporary art museums, collections, and professionals over the last 60 years.

• CIMAM's Code of Ethics

  

  The creation of this Code of Ethics underscores CIMAM's dedication to recognizing and valuing its various stakeholders. It defines the obligations and rights of the organization in its interactions with these stakeholders to achieve different goals of equal value while establishing standards of conduct that safeguard the organization's integrity and promote its long-term growth.