Stars of the Arts of America, Europe and Asia (Eurasia)
Stars of the Arts of America, Europe and Asia (Eurasia)
Leonard DiCaprio (United States)
Besides being spotted regularly at art fairs in Miami, New York, and Hong Kong, DiCaprio has also put some of his money where his mouth is, purchasing work by Frank Stella and Takashi Murikami
But instead of looking for a location for a private museum, the Greek collector has decided to support existing cultural spaces through his personal foundation
Housed in a 6,000 square foot building, the Karpidas Collection is the newest addition to an arts scene that now rivals Miami for appointment-only private museums.
Christian and Karen Boros’ concrete abode is also home to the Bunker, an 80-room exhibition space for contemporary art that includes more than 700 artworks
Herlitzka’s involvement in contemporary art extends much further. In addition to being a member of the MoMA’s Latin American and Caribbean Acquisition Fund, he is also Chairman of the Fundación Espigas
Patricia Phelps de Cisneros’ influence cannot be understated; she has been the Founding Member and Chair of MoMA’s Latin American and Caribbean Fund; the Founding Patron of the Fundación Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid; and a member of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee of Tate.
A visionary philanthropist, she is the founder of the LUMA Foundation, a non-profit that supports contemporary artists working in various fields. Last year, artnet News named her one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Art,