德基艺术博物馆立足中国南京，融汇中国古代、金陵在地性、中国及国际现当代三大方向，构建丰富多元的馆藏、研究与展览体系。基于自身特性，博物馆力图跨越文化与时代的边界，介入不同时期的历史图景，回应全球艺术进程的变化发展，将南京置身于世界艺术交流的前沿现场，推动中国、亚洲和国际之间的来往与联结，为公众呈现独特的艺术文化体验。
Located in Nanjing, China, the Deji Art Museum integrates three major directions, including art of Jinling, ancient Chinese artifacts alongside modern and contemporary works from China and beyond, in order to build an extensive collection, research, and exhibition system. With its unique character, the museum seeks to bridge art across cultures and time, delve into historical settings of different periods, and respond to changes in the process of global art development. Positioned at the forefront of artistic discourse, the Deji Art Museum embodies Nanjing's profound cultural heritage while contributing to the city's prominence in artistic exchanges within China, Asia, and the international community, and to present the public with original art and cultural experiences.