Artist Monograph

Carlos Silva, Argentine

Carlos Silva is represented by 11 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as argentine, with dated works spanning 1967–1968.

Argentine, 1930–1987

Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Acrylic Painting 10 90.9%
Gouache 1 9.1%

Technique range

Carlos Silva’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Acrylic Painting, with secondary engagement in Gouache.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a moderate group of 11 works produced between 1967 and 1968 attributed to Carlos Silva, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Carlos Silva is catalogued under Argentine nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Argentine artists hub.

Contemporaries among Argentine artists

  1. 228
    León Ferrari
    works at MoMA
  2. 201
    Flora Manteola
    works at MoMA
  3. 58
    Alberto Greco
    works at MoMA
  4. 35
    Emilio Ambasz
    works at MoMA
  5. 34
    Marta Minujín
    works at MoMA

Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1930–1987 (57 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Carlos Silva are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 11 works attributed to Carlos Silva.

What medium did Carlos Silva primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Carlos Silva's most represented medium is Acrylic Painting.

What nationality is Carlos Silva?

Carlos Silva is catalogued as Argentine in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Carlos Silva's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Carlos Silva span 1967 to 1968.