Rosa de la Cruz, Influential Miami Art Patron, Dies at 81

De la Cruz leaves a lasting legacy through her significant contributions to the art world and philanthropy.

Rosa de la Cruz, a prominent art collector and Miami arts patron, passed away at 81 due to a long-term autoimmune disease.
She co-founded the De La Cruz Collection, a key contemporary art space in Miami's Design District, with her husband Carlos.
The De La Cruz Collection is known for its diverse artworks, including pieces by German artists and younger painters, and has been a major attraction during Art Basel Miami Beach.
Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz were celebrated for their philanthropy, particularly in education, sponsoring travel programs for art students.
Rosa's contributions to the Miami art scene and her legacy as a collector and philanthropist are widely recognized.