RAFAELCONSUEGRA Sculptor 1941-2021
Founding members
Beatriz Consuegra (Wright)
The only child of the late Sculptor, Rafael Consuegra. Betty graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design and has extensive experience in the design and healthcare sectors. Betty has been surrounded by fine art and artist her entire life and feels that art can inspire people to expand their beliefs in what is possible. Betty has traveled to various countries in Europe and beyond and wants to make these destinations accessible to underserved youth in South Florida. In her youth, Betty served as a tour guide at the Miami Youth Museum located in what was known as the Bakery Center and is now the Miami Childrens' Museum in Miami Beach. Betty in-visions a World Class Museum in Miami that will compare to the Louvre Museum in Paris, The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Finally, Betty wants to educate communities in the US and globally on the extensive 60 year artistic Legacy of her father, Rafael Consuegra.
Sylvie Daubar-San Juan
Karina Taveras
Anik Wright
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The Rafael Consuegra Art & Culture Foundation, Inc.("CACF" or "the Foundation") is a Private "Operating" Foundation incorporated in Florida as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the artistic legacy of celebrated Cuban-born American sculptor Rafael Consuegra, while advancing cultural education and cross-cultural exchange in South Florida and beyond.
Rafael Consuegra was an internationally recognized sculptor whose work spans continents — from monumental metal sculptures, to Ceramic organic abstract, and figurative contemporary sculptures. Consuegra's work is considered part of the evolution of Cuban Art into Global Contemporary Art. Inspired by masters Joan Miró and Antoni Gaudí during his formative years in Barcelona, Consuegra created a body of work that bridges European Modernism and the Cuban-American experience. His sculptures reside in collections across the United States and Europe.
Mission Statement
To preserve and promote the artistic and cultural legacy of Rafael Consuegra; to educate the public about Cuban-born American sculptors and relevant arts; and to serve the South Florida community by expanding access to European art and culture, fostering artistic exchange, and lifting up the next generation of artists.
Vision
To erect a world-class cultural Museum in Miami that serves as the definitive archive, research center, and exhibition space for European Fine Art, Rafael Consuegra's work and visiting exhibition space — and serve as vibrant hub for connecting South Floridians to the global art world.
Core Values
Cultural Preservation — Protecting artistic heritage for future generations
Education — Making art accessible, especially for youth and underserved communities
International Exchange — Building bridges between Miami, Barcelona, and beyond
Scholarship — Advancing rigorous research into Cuban-American art history
Community — Rooting the Foundation's work in the South Florida community it serves