Nationality Hub
Chinese Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 108 artists of Chinese nationality, represented by 458 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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36
Ai Weiwei
(b. 1957) -
35
Cang Xin
(b. 1966) -
34
Dong Gong
(b. 1972) -
22
Xiao Du Liu
(b. 1961) -
21
Rong Rong
(b. 1968) -
19
Paul Chan
(b. 1973) -
18
Wang Shu
(b. 1963) -
18
Li Hu
(b. 1973) -
17
Zhu Pei
(b. 1962) -
15
Xu Bing
(b. 1955)
Birth-cohort distribution
2 artists born 1900–1924; 3 artists born 1925–1949; 56 artists born 1950–1974; 27 artists born 1975–1999; 4 artists born 2000–2024.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Chinese holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Photography | 93 |
| Drawing | 87 |
| Printmaking | 85 |
| Video | 43 |
| Woodcut | 40 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Chinese is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Chinese artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 108 artists of Chinese nationality.
How many artworks by Chinese artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 458 works attributed to Chinese artists.
What medium dominates Chinese art at MoMA?
Photography is the most-represented medium across Chinese holdings at MoMA.