Since 2002, Tate’s Latin American Acquisitions Committee (LAAC) has helped weave the art historical contributions of Latin America within a global view of modern and contemporary art. By acquiring major works of art by Latin American artists, Tate’s collection better represents our global world. In addition to acquiring seminal works, LAAC members serve as ambassadors to Tate, building community and raising the profile for Tate by developing strong links with artists, institutions, and individuals across Latin America.
Curators
Gregor Muir (Director of Collections)
Tobias Ostrander (Estrellita B. Brodsky Curator-at-Large, Latin American Art)
Fiontán Moran (Curator, International Art)
Beatriz García-Velasco (Assistant Curator, International Art)
LAAC activities
TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION TOUR THE WHITNEY BIENNIAL 2026
The Tate Americas Foundation offered an exclusive tour of the anticipated Whitney Biennial 2026, led by curatorial staff who guided attendees through the exhibition’s highlights.
LATIN AMERICAN ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE ARTIST ENGAGEMENT AND RESEARCH PROGRAM PRESENTS A DISCUSSION WITH TATE COLLECTION ARTIST, NAOMI RINCÓN-GALLARDO
The Latin American Acquisitions Committee’s Artist Engagement and Research Program presented a discussion with Tate Collection artist, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo in March 2026, held in partnership with the Museo Reina Sofía, and centered around events during ARCO Madrid.
LATIN AMERICAN ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 2025 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC & PUERTO RICO RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Immersed in the vibrant islands of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, the Latin American Acquisitions Committee spent the week exploring the richness of Caribbean contemporary art through curator-led tours, private collection visits, and intimate artist studio sessions. In the Dominican Republic, highlights included: a visit to the Mella-Russo Collection, a private viewing of the […]
TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION SUMMER HAMPTONS 2025 PROGRAM
Guests gathered at the Parrish Art Museum for a special tour led by curator, Christine Y. Kim, exploring exhibitions by Shirin Neshat, Raven Halfmoon, and Sean Scully. The visit concluded with an exclusive viewing of Trustee Glenn Fuhrman’s private art collection.
Recent acquisitions
Joaquín Torres-García
Street No.2 (Rue No.2) 1929
Lent by Tate Americas Foundation courtesy of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee, 2025
Enrique Tábara
Presagio 1961
Lent by Tate Americas Foundation, purchased with funds provided by the Latin American Acquisitions Committee 2023 and Eliana Hidalgo Vilaseca
Abdias Nascimento
Exu-Dambalah 1973
Lent by Tate Americas Foundation, purchased with funds provided by the Latin American Acquisitions Committee 2023
Lygia Clark
Bicho: A Monument for All Situations 1964
Purchased with funds provided by the Tate Americas Foundation, courtesy of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee 2023