The museum houses over 15,000 works of art, including 19th- and 20th-century American and decorative art, European paintings, African American art, modern and contemporary art, photography, folk art, and African art. It also has a focus on collecting works by Southern artists. Founded in 1905 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, the High Museum of Art offers world-class art, architecture, and creativity in the heart of Atlanta's Midtown, with exciting special exhibitions and engaging programs.