The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is a modern and contemporary art museum located in New York City, United States, founded in 1929. Renowned for its expansive collection and pioneering exhibitions, MoMA plays a central role in shaping the narrative of photography within the broader context of modern art. Its photography department, established in 1940, was among the first of its kind in a major museum. MoMA has showcased groundbreaking photographers through influential retrospectives and continues to publish critical scholarship, reinforcing its status as a leader in the history and advancement of photographic art.