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Delfina Entrecanales's Foundation Expands Global Artist Residencies from London Base

institutional · 2026-04-20

Delfina Entrecanales established the Delfina Foundation in 2007, creating a London-based residency program for artists and curators worldwide with special emphasis on Latin America and the MENASA region. Previously, from the late 1980s to early 2000s, she co-managed the Delfina Studio Trust with her then-husband Digby Squires, offering studios to British artists and running an international residency. After their separation, Squires retained the studios, and Entrecanales's philanthropic activities paused until a 2007 trip to Syria reignited her commitment. The foundation now collaborates with institutions across Brazil, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, the UAE, and Mexico. Current residents include a curator and artists from Mumbai, Istanbul, Berlin, Amman, and São Paulo, reflecting its global reach. Entrecanales works alongside foundation director Aaron Cezar to build these international partnerships.

Key facts

  • Delfina Entrecanales founded the Delfina Foundation in 2007
  • The foundation is based in London
  • It runs a residency program for artists and curators
  • Focus regions include Latin America and MENASA
  • Partnerships exist with institutions in Brazil, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, UAE, and Mexico
  • Current residents are from Mumbai, Istanbul, Berlin, Amman, and São Paulo
  • Entrecanales previously co-ran the Delfina Studio Trust from late 1980s to early 2000s
  • She co-managed the trust with then-husband Digby Squires

Entities

Artists

  • Delfina Entrecanales
  • Digby Squires
  • Aaron Cezar

Institutions

  • Delfina Foundation
  • Delfina Studio Trust

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Syria
  • Brazil
  • Indonesia
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • UAE
  • Mexico
  • Mumbai
  • Istanbul
  • Turkey
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Amman
  • Jordan
  • São Paulo

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