Nationality Hub
Uruguayan Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 23 artists of Uruguayan nationality, represented by 105 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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45
Luis Camnitzer
(b. 1937) -
15
Joaquín Torres-García
(1874–1949) -
15
Ramiro Bascans
(1936–2012) -
7
Marco Maggi
(b. 1957) -
4
Alejandro Cesarco
(b. 1975) -
3
Francisco Matto
(1911–1995) -
2
José Gamarra
(b. 1934) -
2
Luis Alberto Solari
(1918–1993) -
2
Gustavo Lazarini Terradas
(1918–1987) -
1
María Freire
(1917–2015)
Birth-cohort distribution
2 artists born 1850–1874; 1 artists born 1875–1899; 8 artists born 1900–1924; 9 artists born 1925–1949; 2 artists born 1950–1974; 1 artists born 1975–1999.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Uruguayan holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Etching | 40 |
| Oil Painting | 15 |
| Drawing | 11 |
| Photography | 8 |
| Other Media | 5 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Uruguayan artists are part of the broader South America tradition; related hubs group additional nationalities under this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Uruguayan artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 23 artists of Uruguayan nationality.
How many artworks by Uruguayan artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 105 works attributed to Uruguayan artists.
What medium dominates Uruguayan art at MoMA?
Etching is the most-represented medium across Uruguayan holdings at MoMA.