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Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

Chile • 1911 - 2002 • 123 followers
Featured in: Master Artists

The purpose of the artist is not to reproduce the visible, but to make visible what is not.

Nationality

Chilean

Categories

Printmakers

Artistic movements

Surrealism, Illustration

Themes

Abstract, Nude, Fantastic

Biography

Roberto Matta (1911–2002) remains a key figure in 20th-century art, celebrated for his visionary contributions to Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. His work continues to captivate collectors and art lovers worldwide, with significant recent exhibitions and strong auction results reinforcing his place in the contemporary art market. In 2025, the centennial of Matta's birth is commemorated with major retrospectives, including Roberto Matta 1911–2002 at Ca' Pesaro in Venice, Italy, a highly anticipated exhibition running from October 2024 to March 2025. This retrospective highlights Matta's unique exploration of cosmic and subconscious themes, showcasing over 20 works that illustrate his intellectual and artistic journey, from his early surrealist experiments to his later abstract works.

Matta's History is Round Like the Earth exhibition at the Mitterrand Gallery in Paris (October–December 2024) also drew attention, with approximately 30 works from across his career on display. These exhibitions emphasize the political, cultural, and social issues Matta engaged with throughout his life, reflected in his dynamic cosmic landscapes and charged imagery. His works, particularly those from the 1940s and 1950s, are sought after for their powerful visual language that combines human and cosmic forces.

In the art market, Matta's pieces continue to perform strongly. His 1959 etching Paroles Peintes sold at Christie's in November 2024, further cementing his position as a prized artist for collectors. His works remain highly sought after, with his paintings and works on paper regularly featured in major art auctions and galleries worldwide. Collectors and investors continue to view Matta's works as valuable assets, with pieces held in prestigious collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Tate Modern in London.

Known for his exploration of the intersection between human consciousness and cosmic energy, Matta's works remain an important reference point for those interested in the fusion of surrealism, abstract expressionism, and political art. His ability to create visionary landscapes that speak to both personal and universal themes makes his art highly collectible. As his centennial year unfolds, Roberto Matta's legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and collectors, ensuring his place as one of the most significant artists of the 20th century.

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Fine Art Drawings, Vorrel Sapere Come, Roberto Matta

Vorrel Sapere Come

Fine Art Drawings . 31.8 x 43.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 12.5 x 17 inch

$9,895

Print, Le Verbo Hommérica, Roberto Matta

Le Verbo Hommérica

Print . 45 x 64 x 0.01 cm Print . 17.7 x 25.2 x 0 inch

$1,872

Print, Passage et Sage du Couple II, Roberto Matta

Passage et Sage du Couple II

Print . 34 x 44 cm Print . 13.4 x 17.3 inch

$2,925

Recommended by Artsper
Fine Art Drawings, Foot Musik, Roberto Matta

Foot Musik

Fine Art Drawings . 76 x 78 cm Fine Art Drawings . 29.9 x 30.7 inch

$10,531

Recommended by Artsper
Print, Untitled, Roberto Matta

Untitled

Print . 20 x 11 cm Print . 7.9 x 4.3 inch

$1,287

Print, Espace de l'Espece, Roberto Matta

Espace de l'Espece

Print . 55.9 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$1,600

Print, Le Enfe, Roberto Matta

Le Enfe

Print . 63 x 90 x 0.2 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch

$1,404

Sculpture, Bag with Wings, Roberto Matta

Bag with Wings

Sculpture . 94 x 137 x 64 cm Sculpture . 37 x 53.9 x 25.2 inch

$33,934

Fine Art Drawings, Dessin 1, Roberto Matta

Dessin 1

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

$9,361

Recommended by Artsper
Print, Ubu roi V, Roberto Matta

Ubu roi V

Print . 40 x 25 x 0.01 cm Print . 15.7 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$1,404

Print, La Dulce Aqua Vita, Roberto Matta

La Dulce Aqua Vita

Print . 121.9 x 104.1 x 0.3 cm Print . 48 x 41 x 0.1 inch

$10,463

Print, Le dannazioni I, Roberto Matta

Le dannazioni I

Print . x cm Print . 0 x 0 inch

$1,744

Fine Art Drawings, L’œil du chant, Roberto Matta

L’œil du chant

Fine Art Drawings . 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$18,722

Print, Les mademoiselles, Roberto Matta

Les mademoiselles

Print . 48 x 65.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.8 x 0.1 inch

$1,404

Print, Château situationniste, Roberto Matta

Château situationniste

Print . 54 x 75 cm Print . 21.3 x 29.5 inch

$1,404

Fine Art Drawings, Composition, Roberto Matta

Composition

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$6,436

Print, Grécité, Roberto Matta

Grécité

Print . 21 x 11.8 x 0.1 cm Print . 8.3 x 4.6 x 0 inch

$585

Print, Le Verbo Hommérica, Roberto Matta

Le Verbo Hommérica

Print . 45 x 64 x 0.01 cm Print . 17.7 x 25.2 x 0 inch

$1,872

Print, Les Venusiennes, Roberto Matta

Les Venusiennes

Print . 47 x 65 x 0.5 cm Print . 18.5 x 25.6 x 0.2 inch

$819

Print, L’eau est Mana, Roberto Matta

L’eau est Mana

Print . 66 x 101.6 cm Print . 26 x 40 inch

$1,500

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Roberto Matta

Untitled

Fine Art Drawings . 12.2 x 18.5 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 4.8 x 7.3 x 0.1 inch

$6,904

Fine Art Drawings, Composition, Roberto Matta

Composition

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$10,531

Print, Le Verbo Hommérica (4), Roberto Matta

Le Verbo Hommérica (4)

Print . 45 x 64 x 0.01 cm Print . 17.7 x 25.2 x 0 inch

$1,872

Print, Le Verbo Hommérica (3), Roberto Matta

Le Verbo Hommérica (3)

Print . 45 x 64 x 0.01 cm Print . 17.7 x 25.2 x 0 inch

$1,872

Print, Le Verbo Hommérica, Roberto Matta

Le Verbo Hommérica

Print . 45 x 64 x 0.01 cm Print . 17.7 x 25.2 x 0 inch

$1,872

Print, Le Verbo Hommérica, Roberto Matta

Le Verbo Hommérica

Print . 45 x 64 x 0.01 cm Print . 17.7 x 25.2 x 0 inch

$1,872

Print, Ubu roi VI, Roberto Matta

Ubu roi VI

Print . 40 x 25 x 0.01 cm Print . 15.7 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$1,404

Print, Ubu roi VII, Roberto Matta

Ubu roi VII

Print . 40 x 25 x 0.01 cm Print . 15.7 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$1,404

Print, Ubu roi IV, Roberto Matta

Ubu roi IV

Print . 40 x 25 x 0.01 cm Print . 15.7 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$1,404

Print, Ubu roi III, Roberto Matta

Ubu roi III

Print . 40 x 25 x 0.01 cm Print . 15.7 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$1,404

Fine Art Drawings, Composition en bleu, Roberto Matta

Composition en bleu

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$10,531

Print, Had a Great Fall, Roberto Matta

Had a Great Fall

Print . 50 x 66 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 26 x 0.1 inch

$1,404

Print, Hom'mere IV - 1, Roberto Matta

Hom'mere IV - 1

Print . 66 x 50.8 cm Print . 26 x 20 inch

$2,500

Print, Va-Riante, Roberto Matta

Va-Riante

Print . 67.3 x 52.1 cm Print . 26.5 x 20.5 inch

$2,500

Print, Hom'mere III - L'Ergonaute, Roberto Matta

Hom'mere III - L'Ergonaute

Print . 67 x 51 x 0.1 cm Print . 26.4 x 20.1 x 0 inch

$2,106

Print, Cosmicstrip I, Roberto Matta

Cosmicstrip I

Print . 37.5 x 48.9 x 0.3 cm Print . 14.75 x 19.25 x 0.1 inch

$2,500

Print, Sans Titre, Roberto Matta

Sans Titre

Print . 55.9 x 75.6 cm Print . 22 x 29.75 inch

$7,500

Print, Cosmicstrip III, Roberto Matta

Cosmicstrip III

Print . 37.5 x 48.9 x 0.3 cm Print . 14.75 x 19.25 x 0.1 inch

$2,500

Fine Art Drawings, Dessin 1, Roberto Matta

Dessin 1

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

$9,361

Print, 8 a.m., Roberto Matta

8 a.m.

Print . 55.9 x 73.7 cm Print . 22 x 29 inch

$3,000

Print, Untitled (1), Roberto Matta

Untitled (1)

Print . 16.5 x 8.5 x 2 cm Print . 6.5 x 3.3 x 0.8 inch

$2,106

Print, Untitled, Roberto Matta

Untitled

Print . 20 x 11 cm Print . 7.9 x 4.3 inch

$1,287

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