Ria Keburia Foundation at
the WAF Global Summit 2026
the WAF Global Summit 2026
Ria Keburia Foundation recently attended the World Art Foundations (WAF) Global Summit 2026 in Barcelona on January 26th and 27th. A distinguished international gathering of art foundations from across the globe, the summit represents an important milestone for our foundation, further strengthening our international partnerships and reaffirming our commitment to advancing cultural exchange and long-term global cooperation.
Peter Deckers & Helena Stork, Co-Founders, World Art Foundations
Marko Daniel, Director, Fundació Joan Miró
The World Art Foundations (WAF) Global Summit is a premier biennial event that brings together founders, directors, and curators from the world’s most influential private art foundations. It serves as a unique platform for high-level dialogue and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, allowing institutions to address the complex challenges and opportunities facing the global cultural sector today.
The summit was hosted by the Fundació Joan Miró, an institution of profound cultural significance and an exceptional setting for thoughtful dialogue.
The Fundació Joan Miró was created by the artist himself with the goal of establishing an internationally recognized center for contemporary art research and dissemination.
Opened to the public in 1975, the Foundation is housed in an iconic building designed by the architect Josep Lluís Sert, making it one of the few museums in the world where the artist and architect worked in a constant collaborative dialogue. Today, it remains a dynamic center where Joan Miró's legacy coexists with the most cutting-edge contemporary art, providing an inspiring atmosphere for discussing the evolving role of foundations and cultural responsibility.
The Fundació Joan Miró was created by the artist himself with the goal of establishing an internationally recognized center for contemporary art research and dissemination.
Opened to the public in 1975, the Foundation is housed in an iconic building designed by the architect Josep Lluís Sert, making it one of the few museums in the world where the artist and architect worked in a constant collaborative dialogue. Today, it remains a dynamic center where Joan Miró's legacy coexists with the most cutting-edge contemporary art, providing an inspiring atmosphere for discussing the evolving role of foundations and cultural responsibility.
The 2026 program featured key sessions and workshops, including:
- The Future of Legacy;
- Sustainability and Resilience;
- Digital Transformation & AI;
- Cultural Diplomacy.
Rob Airey, Director, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, Godfrey Worsdale, director,Henry Moore Foundation, James Ferrer, senior vice president, head of fine art, specie and fine art practice, Lockton LLP
Attending this summit marks a significant milestone for the Ria Keburia Foundation. It strengthens our international partnerships and reaffirms our ongoing commitment to advancing cultural exchange and long-term global cooperation.