Alejandro Otero Museum
About This Museum
It's a little-known fact that this museum, dedicated to one of Venezuela's great kinetic artists, is itself a dynamic sculpture of light and concrete. The building doesn't just sit there; its bold, geometric forms and cleverly placed apertures play with the fierce Caracas sun, casting ever-changing shadows throughout the day. Inside, you move from Otero's iconic 'Coloritmos'—vibrant, rhythmic panels that feel like frozen music—to a whole universe of modern Venezuelan art that he helped inspire. It’s less a quiet hall of artifacts and more an active dialogue between structure, collection, and the visitor’s own perception.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is Otero's seminal 'Coloritmos' series, where painted lines on aluminum seem to vibrate and shift as you walk past. Beyond his work, you'll find powerful pieces from other 20th-century Venezuelan masters like Mateo Manaure and Carlos Cruz-Diez, creating a full spectrum of the country's abstract and kinetic movements.
Visitor Information
Tucked away in the La Rinconada area, it's a rewarding detour from the more crowded downtown museums. The space feels open and contemplative, a perfect antidote to the city's buzz.
Architecture & Building
A prime example of Venezuelan modernism, characterized by its raw concrete Brutalist exterior softened by an intelligent design that floods the interior with natural, diffused light.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo de Artes Visuales Alejandro Otero, Avenida Principal de La Rinconada, Barrio Las Mayas, La Rinconada, Caracas, Parroquia Coche, Municipio Libertador, Distrito Metropolitano de Caracas, Distrito Capital, 1090, Venezuela
Phone: +58 416-8161554
