How Many Artworks Are in the Irish Museum of Modern Art?

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The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is an internationally recognised institution, renowned for its comprehensive and varied collection of modern and contemporary art. Established in 1991, it is the leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art from Ireland and abroad.

The collection at IMMA consists of over 3,500 works spanning a broad range of media including painting, sculpture, photography, video, film, installation and performance art. The collection includes works by some of the most renowned Irish and international artists such as Francis Bacon, Louise Bourgeois, John Cage and Damien Hirst.

The museum regularly adds to its collections through exhibitions, acquisitions or donations from individuals or private collections. It also has an extensive library with materials related to modern and contemporary art.

IMMA also holds a number of special exhibitions throughout the year featuring works from both its permanent collection as well as external loans from galleries and institutions around the world.

Conclusion:

The Irish Museum of Modern Art houses a vast collection of over 3,500 artworks from all around the world. The museum continually adds to this impressive range through exhibitions, acquisitions or donations. With its extensive library for research purposes as well as special exhibitions throughout the year – visitors are guaranteed to find something new on every visit.