One of Art Market Liaison’s all-time favorite artists, Olga de Amaral (b. Bogotá, 1932–2021) transformed the field of textile art with her richly layered, architecturally complex works that straddle the worlds of fiber, sculpture, and painting. Over a seven-decade career, de Amaral built an international reputation for her innovative use of materials – especially her incorporation of gold leaf, a nod to both pre-Columbian traditions and the Japanese art of kintsugi. Her handwoven abstractions evoke sacred landscapes, spiritual rituals, and the transcendence of light and texture, solidifying her place as a pioneer of contemporary Latin American art.
Having tracked de Amaral’s career for over a decade, as art advisors, we have watched her trajectory and seen her market achieve extraordinary momentum in recent years. 2025 marks her strongest auction year to date, with a new artist record of $1.17 million set for Imagen perdida 27 at Phillips New York in May 2025 – a 67% leap over her previous high. Just one year prior, Pueblo X sold for $698,500 at Sotheby’s New York, already a significant milestone with a 25% gain above her earlier record. With her estate now represented by our friends at Lisson Gallery, these results underscore growing institutional and collector interest in de Amaral’s work, positioning her as a leading figure in both the art historical canon and the global art market.
Installation view at ICA Miami, presented with the Fondation Cartier. © Olga de Amaral. Photo: © 2025 Kris Tamburello.
Now on at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, de Amaral’s latest exhibition offers a rare chance to see her luminous works up close. On view from May 1 to October 12, 2025, the show builds on her acclaimed 2021-2023 retrospective at the Fondation Cartier in Paris, bringing new audiences into contact with her immersive and meditative practice. The major presentation brings together more than 50 works spanning six decades and features both recent and historical pieces, some of which have never been shown outside of Colombia. The landmark exhibition reveals the full breadth and complexity of Amaral’s practice, tracing her evolution from vibrant explorations of the grid to bold experiments with materiality, gold leaf, and scale.
Following an artist’s career, especially one as enduring and influential as Olga de Amaral’s, is both a joy and a journey, and we have been thrilled to see her recent market success. At Art Market Liaison, we help collectors connect an artist’s creative legacy with their evolving market trajectory. Whether you’re discovering de Amaral for the first time or tracking her rising presence at auction, our team can guide you through every step of the process. If you’re looking to acquire one of her works– or even part with a piece already in your collection – we can support you across multiple channels, from discreet private sales and liaison with commercial galleries to strategic auction placements. Reach out to learn more about de Amaral or to explore works by other artists whose stories resonate with you.
