MoMA's latest acquisitions in Ibero-American art
Prominent collectors and philanthropists contributed 115 works from 41 artists, highlighting the Argentine artist Fernanda Laguna.
According to the last report "Year in Review 2022-2023,", the Museum of Modern Art - MoMA, directed by Glenn D. Lowry—who will depart in 2025 after three decades—has added 115 works by 41 artists from 12 Ibero-American countries to its collection.
Here is a thoughtful summary of the critical details.
Who is responsible for acquiring these works?
The Latin American and Caribbean Fund has been the leading voice, with nearly sixty donations. Some notable names include Patricia Phelps de Cisneros, and her daughter, Adriana Cisneros de Griffin, Ramiro Ortíz Mayorga, Alec Oxenford, Antonio Murzi, and Gonzalo Parodi. In addition, notable artists such as the Argentinean Liliana Porter have given gifts.
Number of works by country
Argentina has the highest number of works added to the collection, totaling 37 acquisitions.
Count of artists and collectives categorized by country
Argentina and Mexico are tied for first place with eight artists each, followed by Brazil with six.
Count of artworks by each artist
The graph clearly shows that Fernanda Laguna is the one who has contributed the most works to the collection, with a total of 25 creations. She is followed by the late Portuguese artist Paula Rego, who has 19 pieces. In third place is the also deceased Colombian artist Antonio Caro, with 9 works.
Number of works categorized by artistic medium and department
Drawing is the primary medium among the artistic forms, with 36 works. Engraving ranks second with 27 works. This indicates that the Department of Drawing and Engraving is the primary beneficiary.
Total number of works categorized by year of creation
The total number of works created since 1980 is 97, compared to the 18 created in previous years. This means that mid-career and emerging artists have had a significant presence among new acquisitions and donations.
Number of women vs. men & living vs. deceased
By championing gender equality and actively incorporating a greater diversity of working artists, MoMA is making crucial strides toward fostering a more inclusive and dynamic collection that truly reflects the richness of the Ibero-american artistic landscape.
All the above information, gathered in this graph.
