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Nationality Hub
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
-
123
Álvaro Siza
(b. 1933) -
15
Julião Sarmento
(1948–2021) -
7
Fernando Guerra
(b. 1970) -
3
René Bertholo
(1935–2005) -
3
Susana Soares
(b. 1977) -
1
Carlos Bunga
(b. 1976) -
1
Alexandre Estrela
(b. 1971) -
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.