Artist Monograph

Nari Ward, Jamaican

Nari Ward is represented by 2 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as jamaican, with dated works spanning 1996–1999.

Jamaican American, born 1963

Authority records:
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· Getty ULAN

Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Screenprint 1 50%
Other Media 1 50%

Technique range

Nari Ward’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Screenprint, with secondary engagement in Other Media.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a focused selection of 2 works produced between 1996 and 1999 attributed to Nari Ward, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Nari Ward is catalogued under Jamaican nationality, part of the broader Caribbean artistic tradition. See the full Jamaican artists hub.

Lifespan & active period

Born 1963. No confirmed date of death in the MoMA Artists index.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Nari Ward are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 2 works attributed to Nari Ward.

What medium did Nari Ward primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Nari Ward's most represented medium is Screenprint.

What nationality is Nari Ward?

Nari Ward is catalogued as Jamaican in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Nari Ward's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Nari Ward span 1996 to 1999.