OREANDA-NEWS. Volkswagen Group of America looks back at five years of collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and MoMA PS1 in New York. Since 2011, the company has supported nearly 40 projects, thus underscoring its role as one of the most important supporters of the international efforts of the museum.

Among the offerings supported by Volkswagen Group of America are solo exhibitions featuring the work of Francis Al?s, Sigmar Polke and Bj?rk; group shows like the project EXPO:1 along with concerts and the special performance of Kraftwerk with "Der Katalog: 12345678". A special concern of the collaboration was focused on educational work. As the lead partner of MoMA?s educational programme, Volkswagen Group of America was crucial in enabling the expansion of online courses and of museum offerings addressing the interaction with art for all ages. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people interested in the arts all over the world are using this chance to benefit from the museum’s online seminars.

Educational programmes in the arts need particular attention because not only do they make possible an encounter with culture, but they also deepen an understanding of creative processes and encourage individual artistic action. Volkswagen especially empowers those projects oriented towards new technological options and changing social needs.

This year’s highlight of the partnership is the sponsorship of the exhibition FORTY, which will be on view at MoMA PS1 until August 28 2016. This anniversary show focuses on 40 artists whose work was shown in the early years of MoMA PS1 and in its landmark inaugural exhibition Rooms. Then and now this renowned museum has been a showcase and creative venue for experimental art. It is among the oldest and largest non-profit contemporary art institutions within the United States. Internationally, MoMA PS1 plays a leading role in furthering young artists and innovative forms of the creative spirit.