Nationality Hub
Brazilian Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 182 artists of Brazilian nationality, represented by 968 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.
Artists at a Glance
Most-represented artists in MoMA
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62
Tadáskía
(b. 1993) -
57
Mira Schendel
(1919–1988) -
47
Carybé (Hector Bernabó)
(1911–1997) -
41
Almir Mavignier
(1925–2018) -
39
Vik Muniz
(b. 1961) -
37
Miguel Rio Branco
(b. 1946) -
33
Anna Maria Maiolino
(b. 1942) -
22
Iran do Espirito Santo
(b. 1963) -
21
Mauro Restiffe
(b. 1970) -
21
José Costa Leite
(1927–2021)
Birth-cohort distribution
1 artists born 1850–1874; 8 artists born 1875–1899; 54 artists born 1900–1924; 52 artists born 1925–1949; 45 artists born 1950–1974; 13 artists born 1975–1999.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Brazilian holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Drawing | 174 |
| Photography | 150 |
| Other Media | 119 |
| Oil Painting | 101 |
| Screenprint | 61 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Brazilian artists are part of the broader South America tradition; related hubs group additional nationalities under this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Brazilian artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 182 artists of Brazilian nationality.
How many artworks by Brazilian artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 968 works attributed to Brazilian artists.
What medium dominates Brazilian art at MoMA?
Drawing is the most-represented medium across Brazilian holdings at MoMA.