Sara Modiano
(Colombia, 1951-2010)
Sara Modiano (Colombia, 1951-2010) was a conceptual artist who worked in painting, installation, sculpture, and performance. In her practice, Modiano reflected on the political and cultural context of the time, creating geometric structures and forms related to pre-colonial architecture and the essential geometric patterns found in nature. She received awards and recognition and participated in biennials in Chile, Colombia, Brazil, and Australia. Her work is in public collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in Bogotá, the Museum of Antioquia, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Caracas, and the Bass Museum of Art. The Sara Modiano Foundation for the Arts was created in 2011 to preserve and promote the artist's artistic legacy. She lived most of her life in Bogotá, Colombia.
