Omar Rayo, Colombian
Omar Rayo is represented by 57 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as colombian, with dated works spanning 1943–1973.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing | 45 | 78.9% |
| Screenprint | 1 | 1.8% |
| Other Media | 1 | 1.8% |
| Oil Painting | 1 | 1.8% |
Technique range
Omar Rayo’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Drawing, with secondary engagement in Screenprint, Other Media, Oil Painting.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 57 works produced between 1943 and 1973 attributed to Omar Rayo, 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 30 years, from 1943 to 1973.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Omar Rayo is catalogued under Colombian nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Colombian artists hub.
Contemporaries among Colombian artists
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289
José Antonio Suárez Londoño
works at MoMA -
129
Mateo López
works at MoMA -
50
Nicolás Paris
works at MoMA -
44
Álvaro Barrios
works at MoMA -
34
Beatriz González
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1928–2010 (82 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Omar Rayo are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 57 works attributed to Omar Rayo.
What medium did Omar Rayo primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Omar Rayo's most represented medium is Drawing.
What nationality is Omar Rayo?
Omar Rayo is catalogued as Colombian in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Omar Rayo's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Omar Rayo span 1943 to 1973.