Fundación TBA21

Mission & Goals

TBA21 is a leading international art and advocacy foundation. Established in 2002 by philanthropist and art patron Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, the foundation stewards the TBA21 Collection and its outreach activities, which encompass exhibitions, educational programs, and public engagement activities. TBA21, headquartered in Madrid, works in association with the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and operates key initiatives in Venice, Italy, through its art and science center, Ocean Space, as well as in Portland, Jamaica. The foundation’s work is inherently collaborative, guided by the conviction that art and culture serve as catalysts for social and environmental transformation, ultimately contributing to a culture of peace. TBA21 views peace as an ongoing practice rooted in the affirmation of life, diversity, and coexistence. Committed to this vision, the foundation seeks to theorize, experiment with, and advocate for peacebuilding practices in partnership with artists.