Portuguese Artists

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Portuguese Artists

MoMA's permanent collection includes 11 artists of Portuguese nationality, represented by 154 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.

Artists at a Glance

Most-represented artists in MoMA

  1. 123
    Álvaro Siza
    (b. 1933)
  2. 15
    Julião Sarmento
    (1948–2021)
  3. 7
    Fernando Guerra
    (b. 1970)
  4. 3
    René Bertholo
    (1935–2005)
  5. 3
    Susana Soares
    (b. 1977)
  6. 1
    Carlos Bunga
    (b. 1976)
  7. 1
    Alexandre Estrela
    (b. 1971)
  8. 1
    João Bizarro Da Nave Filho
    (b. 1908)

Birth-cohort distribution

2 artists born 1900–1924; 3 artists born 1925–1949; 2 artists born 1950–1974; 2 artists born 1975–1999.

Medium & Technique Profile

Top media across Portuguese holdings

Medium Works
Drawing 86
Photography 33
Etching 15
Other Media 12
Sculpture 2

Regional & Diaspora Context

Broader region

Portuguese is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Portuguese artists are in MoMA?

MoMA's Artists index catalogues 11 artists of Portuguese nationality.

How many artworks by Portuguese artists does MoMA hold?

MoMA's permanent collection contains 154 works attributed to Portuguese artists.

What medium dominates Portuguese art at MoMA?

Drawing is the most-represented medium across Portuguese holdings at MoMA.