Nationality Hub
Chilean Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 74 artists of Chilean nationality, represented by 708 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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215
Roberto Matta
(1911–2002) -
78
Francisca Benítez
(b. 1974) -
73
Juan Baixas
(b. 1942) -
31
Cecilia Vicuña
(b. 1948) -
28
Enrique Zañartu
(1921–2000) -
26
Guillermo Núñez
(1930–2024) -
26
Enrique Ramírez
(b. 1979) -
25
Julio Palazuelos
(1931–2014) -
21
Salvador Bru
(b. 1923) -
15
Juan Downey
(1940–1993)
Birth-cohort distribution
3 artists born 1875–1899; 10 artists born 1900–1924; 35 artists born 1925–1949; 16 artists born 1950–1974; 3 artists born 1975–1999.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Chilean holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Etching | 142 |
| Drawing | 124 |
| Other Media | 94 |
| Lithography | 52 |
| Video | 43 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Chilean artists are part of the broader South America tradition; related hubs group additional nationalities under this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Chilean artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 74 artists of Chilean nationality.
How many artworks by Chilean artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 708 works attributed to Chilean artists.
What medium dominates Chilean art at MoMA?
Etching is the most-represented medium across Chilean holdings at MoMA.