Nationality Hub
Venezuelan Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 72 artists of Venezuelan nationality, represented by 552 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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72
Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt)
(1912–1994) -
44
Jorge Castillo
(1933–2022) -
40
Mateo Manaure
(1926–2018) -
33
Gerd Leufert
(1914–1998) -
33
Jesús Rafael Soto
(1923–2005) -
32
Marisol (Marisol Escobar)
(1930–2016) -
30
Alfredo Boulton
(1908–1995) -
25
Alejandro Otero
(1921–1990) -
24
Arturo Herrera
(b. 1959) -
24
Alfredo Cortina
(1903–1988)
Birth-cohort distribution
1 artists born 1875–1899; 15 artists born 1900–1924; 37 artists born 1925–1949; 12 artists born 1950–1974; 3 artists born 1975–1999.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Venezuelan holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Photography | 136 |
| Screenprint | 107 |
| Lithography | 83 |
| Drawing | 51 |
| Printmaking | 35 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Venezuelan artists are part of the broader South America tradition; related hubs group additional nationalities under this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Venezuelan artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 72 artists of Venezuelan nationality.
How many artworks by Venezuelan artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 552 works attributed to Venezuelan artists.
What medium dominates Venezuelan art at MoMA?
Photography is the most-represented medium across Venezuelan holdings at MoMA.