About CIMAM
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Mission and Vision
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.
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Board Members 2023–2025
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. Suhanya Raffel is the President of CIMAM.
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Welcome from the President of CIMAM
Suhanya Raffel, Director of M+ Hong Kong, was appointed CIMAM President for the 2023-25 period by the outgoing and newly elected Board members during the CIMAM 2022 Annual Conference that took place in Palma, Mallorca, Spain.
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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.
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Who are our members?
Our organization is based on a membership program with over 700 contemporary art museum professionals.
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CIMAM's Code of Ethics
13 September 2023. 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.
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Contact & Executive Team
Do you have any questions or comments? Find out how to contact CIMAM online or meet CIMAM’s executive team located at MACBA's offices.
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Honorary Members
All Honorary Members throughout the history of CIMAM since 1962. Honorary Members are those CIMAM Members who are considered to have performed outstanding services on behalf of CIMAM on the recommendation of the board. They are appointed for life. Individuals are awarded the title of Honorary Members by the General Assembly. They shall be full voting members.
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Former Board Members
Every 3 years CIMAM Members vote for their representatives at the General Assembly. The current board is constituted by 15 members, but throughout CIMAM's history this number has varied.
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Colophon & Disclaimer
The identity of CIMAM (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art) is defined by a contemporary approach to modern design.
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See what our members have to say about CIMAM
Watch these short videos with our members, in which they explain to us why they decided to join CIMAM and the importance of belonging to a global organization that looks after the future needs of contemporary art professionals.
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Who's Who at CIMAM
This section presents the description of our members' professional profiles, a compilation of Who's Who in CIMAM interviews and the latest Welcome to CIMAM from our members. Come in and meet our #CIMAMmembers!
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CIMAM Satisfaction Survey
We invite you to give us feedback on your experience with CIMAM to improve the quality of our relationship and offer you more personalized content for your needs within the development of your profession.
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Join the Free Admission Program
When joining CIMAM's Free Admission Program your institution will offer free entry to card carrying CIMAM Members, mainly directors and curators of modern and contemporary art institutions from all over the world.