Cristina Chacón and Diego Uribe, a Colombian couple who have been together since their teens, discuss their art collection and philanthropic work. They serve on the chairman’s council of the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami and founded the DC Art Foundation in 2021, which supports mid-career and established artists through exhibitions and residencies. Their collection spans Miami, Bogotá, and Madrid, focusing on Modern and contemporary art from Latin America, with additional works by artists like Christian Boltanski, Ugo Rondinone, and Chiharu Shiota. In an interview, they share their first purchase (a still-life by Alberto Nuño from 1992), a recent acquisition (Gabriel Orozco’s 1999 painted-plywood construction), and regret over not buying a Ruth Asawa piece earlier.
This article matters because it offers a personal glimpse into the motivations and tastes of prominent art collectors who are also active philanthropists, highlighting how private foundations like DC Art Foundation can shape the art market and support international artists. Their perspective on the proliferation of art fairs and Miami’s rising costs reflects broader trends affecting the art world, while their focus on Latin American Modernism underscores the growing recognition of that region’s artistic heritage. The interview format humanizes the collecting process and provides practical insights for other collectors and art enthusiasts.