Nationality Hub
Colombian Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 65 artists of Colombian nationality, represented by 796 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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289
José Antonio Suárez Londoño
(b. 1955) -
129
Mateo López
(b. 1978) -
57
Omar Rayo
(1928–2010) -
50
Nicolás Paris
(b. 1977) -
44
Álvaro Barrios
(b. 1945) -
34
Beatriz González
(1938–2026) -
32
Leonel Góngora
(1932–1999) -
20
Bernardo Ortiz Campo
(b. 1972) -
13
Orlando Garcia
(b. 1975) -
9
Antonio Caro
(1950–2021)
Birth-cohort distribution
1 artists born 1850–1874; 10 artists born 1900–1924; 29 artists born 1925–1949; 14 artists born 1950–1974; 11 artists born 1975–1999.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Colombian holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Etching | 270 |
| Drawing | 148 |
| Lithography | 81 |
| Other Media | 69 |
| Printmaking | 26 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Colombian artists are part of the broader South America tradition; related hubs group additional nationalities under this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Colombian artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 65 artists of Colombian nationality.
How many artworks by Colombian artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 796 works attributed to Colombian artists.
What medium dominates Colombian art at MoMA?
Etching is the most-represented medium across Colombian holdings at MoMA.