Juan Downey, Chilean
Juan Downey is represented by 15 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as chilean, with dated works spanning 1963–1983.
Chilean, 1940–1993
Authority records:
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Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 6 | 40% |
| Etching | 4 | 26.7% |
| Gouache | 2 | 13.3% |
| Drawing | 1 | 6.7% |
| Acrylic Painting | 1 | 6.7% |
| Other Media | 1 | 6.7% |
Technique range
Juan Downey’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Video, with secondary engagement in Etching, Gouache, Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Other Media.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a moderate group of 15 works produced between 1963 and 1983 attributed to Juan Downey, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Production timeline
Dated works in these two collections span 20 years, from 1963 to 1983.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Juan Downey is catalogued under Chilean nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Chilean artists hub.
Contemporaries among Chilean artists
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215
Roberto Matta
works at MoMA -
78
Francisca Benítez
works at MoMA -
73
Juan Baixas
works at MoMA -
31
Cecilia Vicuña
works at MoMA -
28
Enrique Zañartu
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1940–1993 (53 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Juan Downey are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 15 works attributed to Juan Downey.
What medium did Juan Downey primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Juan Downey's most represented medium is Video.
What nationality is Juan Downey?
Juan Downey is catalogued as Chilean in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Juan Downey's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Juan Downey span 1963 to 1983.