Nationality Hub
Japanese Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 516 artists of Japanese nationality, represented by 2690 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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164
Yutaka Matsuzawa
(1922–2006) -
148
Yoshitomo Nara
(b. 1959) -
109
Mieko Shiomi
(b. 1938) -
104
Ikeda Masuo (池田満寿夫)
(1934–1997) -
100
Tadanori Yokoo
(b. 1936) -
94
Ay-O
(b. 1931) -
83
On Kawara
(b. 1933) -
74
Sou Fujimoto
(b. 1971) -
47
Hideo Hagiwara
(1913–2007) -
46
Madoka Takagi
(1956–2015)
Birth-cohort distribution
23 artists born 1875–1899; 105 artists born 1900–1924; 197 artists born 1925–1949; 96 artists born 1950–1974; 32 artists born 1975–1999; 3 artists born 2000–2024.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Japanese holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Photography | 505 |
| Other Media | 425 |
| Drawing | 392 |
| Lithography | 296 |
| Printmaking | 258 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Japanese is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Japanese artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 516 artists of Japanese nationality.
How many artworks by Japanese artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 2690 works attributed to Japanese artists.
What medium dominates Japanese art at MoMA?
Photography is the most-represented medium across Japanese holdings at MoMA.