Wifredo Lam, Cuban
Wifredo Lam is represented by 32 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as cuban, with dated works spanning 1939–1976.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing | 12 | 37.5% |
| Watercolor | 6 | 18.8% |
| Lithography | 6 | 18.8% |
| Screenprint | 3 | 9.4% |
| Gouache | 2 | 6.3% |
| Oil Painting | 2 | 6.3% |
Technique range
Wifredo Lam’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Drawing, with secondary engagement in Watercolor, Lithography, Screenprint, Gouache, Oil Painting.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a moderate group of 32 works produced between 1939 and 1976 attributed to Wifredo Lam, 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 37 years, from 1939 to 1976.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Wifredo Lam is catalogued under Cuban nationality, part of the broader Caribbean artistic tradition. See the full Cuban artists hub.
Contemporaries among Cuban artists
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27
Rene Portocarrero
works at MoMA -
18
Agustín Fernández
works at MoMA -
15
Carmen Herrera
works at MoMA -
14
Antonio Fernandez Reboiro
works at MoMA -
12
Felipe Orlando
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1902–1982 (80 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Wifredo Lam are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 32 works attributed to Wifredo Lam.
What medium did Wifredo Lam primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Wifredo Lam's most represented medium is Drawing.
What nationality is Wifredo Lam?
Wifredo Lam is catalogued as Cuban in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Wifredo Lam's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Wifredo Lam span 1939 to 1976.