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
JESSICA MORGAN APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF TATE
The Chairman and Trustees of Tate today announced that leading British curator Jessica Morgan (age 57) currently Director of Dia Art Foundation, has been appointed Director of Tate. The appointment was approved by the outgoing Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP. Morgan will become the tenth Director in Tate’s history, taking up her new role […]
TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION SPRING NEW YORK 2026 ACTIVITIES
Tate Acquisition Committee members gathered in New York for a packed week of exclusive events during Frieze New York 2026. Highlights included a private walk-through of Lilia Carrillo: Ruptures and Premonitions at The Americas Society, led by Estrellita B. Brodsky, Curator-at-Large, Latin American Art, Tobias Ostrander, ahead of the public opening. The following day, members […]
TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA 2026 PROGRAM
Supporters of the Tate Americas Foundation visited the 2026 Venice Biennale and enjoyed an exciting week of exclusive programs, including tours of the Lorna Simpson, Paulo Nazareth, and Michael Armitage exhibitions at Pinault Collection, followed by full days exploring the pavilions and artworks at the Giardini and Arsenale. Additionally, LAAC Co-Chair Erica Roberts generously hosted an exclusive luncheon […]
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.
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