Costa Rican Artists

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Costa Rican Artists

MoMA's permanent collection includes 2 artists of Costa Rican nationality, represented by 64 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.

Artists at a Glance

Most-represented artists in MoMA

  1. 62
    Max Jiménez
    (1908–1949)
  2. 2
    Francisco Amighetti Ruiz
    (1907–1998)

Medium & Technique Profile

Top media across Costa Rican holdings

Medium Works
Woodcut 44
Engraving 20

Regional & Diaspora Context

Broader region

Costa Rican artists are part of the broader Central America tradition; related hubs group additional nationalities under this region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Costa Rican artists are in MoMA?

MoMA's Artists index catalogues 2 artists of Costa Rican nationality.

How many artworks by Costa Rican artists does MoMA hold?

MoMA's permanent collection contains 64 works attributed to Costa Rican artists.

What medium dominates Costa Rican art at MoMA?

Woodcut is the most-represented medium across Costa Rican holdings at MoMA.