在全球化飞速发展的今天，人类通过活跃的信息交流，可以从其他地域的文化历史等方面的信息中学到更多东西，享受到更加丰富多彩的新生活。这其中也蕴含着艺术信息及其激发出来的创造性活动，这些艺术信息是创造新价值的丰富源泉；而艺术及其相关的创造性活动在今天的时代越来越具有重要意义。
位于日本东京的森美术馆，当初创立时的理念是 “现代性” 和 “国际性”，即立足于当今时代，通过展览之类的学习活动，以独特的视角介绍世界上先进的艺术及建筑成果和设计。
森美术馆特别着眼于日本和亚洲艺术，锲而不舍地探求其固有的文化背景，及其新动向在世界艺术渊源中的位置，并以此作为森美术馆的重要使命之一。作为一个面向全世界的开放性美术馆，也作为一个展示亚洲当代艺术的重要据点，我们定会不负众望、始终不懈地努力下去。
我们将以 “艺术与生活” 为信条和格言，让生活中的每一个场景都能体味到艺术的愉悦，为实现这样丰富多彩的社会，我们将始终竭诚奋斗不止。
In today’s increasingly interconnected world we have the opportunity to be enriched by global currents of history and culture and to enjoy diverse lifestyles as a result of active contact with different peoples and ideas. The role of art in this environment is decisive, providing vital sources of inspiration for creativity and innovation.
Located in Tokyo, Japan, the Mori Art Museum has developed its own distinctive approach to art activities, embracing the concepts of “contemporary” and “international” since its establishment. The Museum is committed to presenting a wide range of exhibitions and learning programs that feature cutting-edge visual arts, architecture, and design in a global perspective.
The Mori Art Museum is positioned also as a center of contemporary Japanese and Asian art, able to present Asian art trends in a global context with profound expertise concerning specific cultural systems and structures.
The intention of the Mori Art Museum’s continuing “Art + Life” principle is to realize an enriched society where art relates to all aspects of life.
