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Art Institute of Chicago
Glittering, the Being

Glittering, the Being

Matta

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Glittering, the Being

1958 · Painting

Can I see it?

Yes — on view

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

RoomResearch Center Franke Reading Room

Confirmed on public display.

Verified: 10 d ago· verified
In this state since: Aug 19, 2026
Source: Official museum collection data

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About

“Glittering, the Being” is a painting by Matta (Chilean), dated 1958. The catalog places it within Surrealism and Modern Latin American Art, with abstract forms, yellow (color), and pink (color) among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at Art Institute of Chicago (Research Center Franke Reading Room) in Chicago. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.

Details

Artist: Matta
Date: 1958
Medium: Painting
Accession number: 1959.213

In the catalog

Surrealism Modern Latin American Art Abstract forms Yellow (color)Pink (color)White (color)Black (color)Chile

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Data sources

pipeline · record aic:10161 · fetched 10 d ago

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Glittering, the Being — Matta · ART MAP