de la Cruz Collection

02/25/2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosa de la Cruz. Rosa will be remembered for her unwavering passion and keen eye, leaving behind a legacy that has significantly impacted the landscape of contemporary art in Miami.

A philanthropist and patron, Rosa de la Cruz was not only a collector but also a driving force behind numerous exhibitions, projects, and initiatives that elevated the work of artists. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries within the art world has left an enduring legacy.

A tireless advocate for education, Rosa and her husband Carlos played a pivotal role in fostering creativity and innovation within the Miami art community through scholarship programs that have impacted the lives of thousands of students from New World School of the Arts and Design and Architecture Senior High.

The loss of Rosa is deeply felt and she will be remembered with admiration and gratitude.

Our thoughts and condolences go to her family, friends, and all those who have been touched by her passion for the arts. She is survived by her husband Carlos and her 5 children, 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Miami Foundation, continuing Rosa’s commitment to supporting students. Links in our bio.
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02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️♾️❤️

Felix Gonzalez-Torres
Untitled, 1995
Silver plated brass, two elements

02/08/2024

It was wonderful spending the day with the advisory committee! 🖼️🙂

02/01/2024

🎨 We are thrilled to announce that Rosa and Carlos have gifted a major installation by assume vivid astro focus (avaf) to The Bass Museum as a permanent addition to their collection. Founded in New York in 2001, assume vivid astro focus is an ongoing collaboration between Eli Sudbrack (b. 1968, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and a diverse group of international visual and performance artists.

This kaleidoscopic installation holds a special place in the history of the de la Cruz Collection, having adorned Rosa and Carlos’s home
for the past two decades. Originally installed in 2004, these works capture a pivotal moment in Miami’s art history, coinciding with the rise of Art Basel in the city. We know this work will find a home at The Bass Museum, ensuring its enjoyment by the public for years to come. . 🌟

01/19/2024

We were thrilled to have Elizabeth Bejar, Provost, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer of FIU, Rogelio Tovar, Chair of FIU Board of Trustees, and Tori Arpad-Cotta, MFA Chair, join us for an enriching day, as we turned the museum into an immersive learning space! 🖼️ BFA candidates from FIU embraced the museum as an extension
of their classroom, delving into the collection and contemplating questions of authenticity and aura as it relates to artwork in a digital age. Special thanks to all the talented students who made this day wonderful! And thank you to Rosa and Carlos for making this opportunity for learning possible! 🎨✨

12/23/2023

12/06/2023

Yesterday we celebrated the first day of Art Week with an annual tradition: welcoming the public into the home of Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz. Thank you to the 500+ people who visited the de la Cruz home, shared stories of inspiration with the family, bought jewelry from , and browsed the extensive collection of postwar contemporary art. We are so grateful for the support of the community, and look forward to welcoming friends, guests, and art lovers from all over the world to our collection in the this week. Please note that the house is now closed to the general public.

Public Hours at
Wed–Sat: 9:30am–4:30pm
delacruzcollection.org

11/25/2023

We look forward to welcoming guests this coming Art Basel Miami Beach week to our current exhibition, “House in Motion / New Perspectives.”

“This year’s exhibition House in Motion / New Perspectives represents the collection's history, bringing together paintings, sculptures, and site-specific installations from our private collection. As always, works are installed to offer new perspectives and interpretations, emphasizing the fluid nature of contemporary art.”

Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz

We will be open special hours throughout the week, Wednesday, December 6 through Saturday, December 9, 2023, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Reservations are not necessary and admission is always free.

Artists in the Exhibition

Harumi Abe, Carlos Alfonzo, Kathryn Andrews, Eddie Arroyo, Tauba Auerbach, Patricia Ayres, Hernan Bas, Loriel Beltran, Walead Beshty, Peppi Bottrop, Mark Bradford, Joe Bradley, Agustín Cárdenas, Dan Colen, Martin Creed, Aaron Curry, Salvador Dalí, Chris Dougnac, Austin Eddy, Tomm El-Saieh, Isa Genzken, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Mark Grotjahn, Jennifer Guidi, Wade Guyton, Guyton\Walker, Rachel Harrison, Arturo Herrera, Jim Hodges, Thomas Houseago, Alex Hubbard, Shara Hughes, Alex Israel, Rashid Johnson, Alex Katz, Martin Kippenberger, Wifredo Lam, Glenn Ligon, Michael Linares, Nate Lowman, Pepe Mar, Victoria Martinez, Adam McEwen, Ana Mendieta, Murjoni Merriweather, Sarah Morris, Albert Oehlen, Paulina Olowska, Gabriel Orozco, Laura Owens, Jorge Pardo, Manfred Pernice, Seth Price, Rob Pruitt, Christina Quarles, Sterling Ruby, Dana Schutz, Xaviera Simmons, Diego Singh, Josh Smith, Vaughn Spann, Reena Spaulings, Rudolf Stingel, Su Su, Ilona Szwarc, Rufino Tamayo, Cosima von Bonin, Kelley Walker, Elizabeth M. Webb, Jonas Wood, Christopher Wool, Yesiyu Zhao

10/20/2023

Thank you to all the alumni, faculty, and guests in attendance for joining us in celebrating the incredible work of Alberto Ibargüen with . Hundreds of students’ lives were changed over the years through , a collective effort between Alberto and his team, Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, the faculty, and the generous donors who contributed to the program through . The NWSA Travel Fund will continue to inspire young Miami artists for years to come. Thank you Alberto for all that you’ve done for our community!

10/05/2023

Yesterday, patrons of Nova Southeastern University’s Museum of Art were invited to a tour of the de la Cruz residence; a special thank you to director and chief curator Bonnie Clearwater for bringing them by!