The American Friends of the Centre Pompidou is a not-for-profit organization based in the United States that is dedicated to supporting the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Their mission is to raise funds for acquisitions, exhibitions, conservation, and other initiatives that enhance the Centre Pompidou's collection, while also fostering connoisseurship and facilitating a dynamic exchange of ideas through special events, exhibitions, and trips for art lovers.
Established in 1977 and led by Dominique de Menil for twenty years, the Foundation has received significant support from donors and collectors, resulting in over 550 works of art and approximately $8 million in donations for restoration, exhibitions, and acquisitions. The American Friends of the Centre Pompidou continue to uphold de Menil's values of independent vision, intellectual rigor, and enlightened philanthropy, furthering the mission of the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
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