Nationality Hub
Cuban Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 64 artists of Cuban nationality, represented by 228 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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32
Wifredo Lam
(1902–1982) -
27
Rene Portocarrero
(1914–1985) -
18
Agustín Fernández
(1928–2006) -
15
Carmen Herrera
(1915–2022) -
14
Antonio Fernandez Reboiro
(b. 1935) -
12
Felipe Orlando
(1911–2001) -
8
Los Carpinteros -
7
Ricardo Porro
(1925–2014) -
5
Unidentified Designer -
5
Felix Beltran
(1938–2022)
Birth-cohort distribution
3 artists born 1875–1899; 14 artists born 1900–1924; 15 artists born 1925–1949; 20 artists born 1950–1974; 2 artists born 1975–1999.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Cuban holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Screenprint | 51 |
| Drawing | 47 |
| Watercolor | 39 |
| Lithography | 32 |
| Oil Painting | 14 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Cuban artists are part of the broader Caribbean tradition; related hubs group additional nationalities under this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cuban artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 64 artists of Cuban nationality.
How many artworks by Cuban artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 228 works attributed to Cuban artists.
What medium dominates Cuban art at MoMA?
Screenprint is the most-represented medium across Cuban holdings at MoMA.