Guatemalan Artists

MoMA's permanent collection includes 8 artists of Guatemalan nationality, represented by 85 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.

Artists at a Glance

Most-represented artists in MoMA

42
Rodolfo Abularach
(1933–2020)
25
Carlos Mérida
(1891–1984)
11
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa
(b. 1978)
3
Regina José Galindo
(b. 1974)
1
Rodolfo Mishaan
(b. 1924)
1
Roberto Ossaye
(1927–1954)
1
Roberto González Goyri
(1924–2007)
1
Alejandro Paz Navas
(b. 1975)

Birth-cohort distribution

1 artists born 1875–1899; 2 artists born 1900–1924; 2 artists born 1925–1949; 1 artists born 1950–1974; 2 artists born 1975–1999.

Medium & Technique Profile

Top media across Guatemalan holdings

Medium	Works
Lithography	59
Other Media	10
Video	4
Drawing	4
Watercolor	2

Regional & Diaspora Context

Broader region

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Guatemalan artists are in MoMA?

MoMA's Artists index catalogues 8 artists of Guatemalan nationality.

How many artworks by Guatemalan artists does MoMA hold?

MoMA's permanent collection contains 85 works attributed to Guatemalan artists.

What medium dominates Guatemalan art at MoMA?

Lithography is the most-represented medium across Guatemalan holdings at MoMA.