Delfina Entrecanales, Patron and Founder of Delfina Foundation, Dies at 94

Delfina Entrecanales, a philanthropist originally from Spain and the founder of the Delfina Foundation as well as The Delfina Studio Trust, passed away at the age of 94. Her journey in supporting artists commenced in 1988 with The Delfina Studio Trust, which offered free or subsidized studio spaces to more than 400 artists, including notable figures like Mark Wallinger and Tacita Dean. In 2007, she launched the Delfina Foundation in London, which continues to facilitate artist residencies focused on themes such as The Politics of Food. Over 40 years, her initiatives, celebrated for their 'no strings attached' approach, aided nearly 1,000 artists. Entrecanales resigned from the foundation's Board in 2020, aiming for greater autonomy. She was honored with a CBE in 2012 and The Prince of Wales Medal in 2013. At the 2022 Venice Biennale, artists linked to her foundation showcased their work on an international platform.