Mission

The De Santillana Foundation’s goals are to conserve, promote, and share Laura de Santillana’s artwork and designs that have spanned over 40 years of her practice.

We’ve built a physical as well as a digital archive in her studio space in Venice. We work with interested curators, students, and artists who are interested in visiting and seeing Laura’s studio, home, and artwork.

The Foundation

Founded in 2021, the foundation is a nonprofit focused on sharing the artistic practice of Laura de Santillana with a wider audience. We've initiated events like the exhibit at Gallerie dell’Accademia and are working towards more shows, talks, and collaborations with educational institutions. Our mission is to preserve, share, and educate about Laura de Santillana's work.

The Organization

  • The foundation's goal is straightforward: to document, promote, and preserve the artistic works of Ludovico, Alessandro, and Laura Diaz de Santillana. Through organizing exhibitions, workshops, and digital outreach, we connect audiences to their creations. We also support budding talent with internships and scholarships. Our operations are non-profit, always centered on art and education. Currently, our primary focus is on Laura de Santillana. We're dedicated to archiving her works meticulously and championing her legacy before directing our attention to other members of the de Santillana family.

  • The remuneration of the Manager, who oversees the day-to-day activities of the foundation, is determined by the Supervisory Board.

    Members of the Supervisory Board receive no compensation. Expenses made during the performance of their duties may be reimbursed.

  • The Foundation is seeking to become a cultural ANBI. 100% of the funds we receive go toward realizing the foundation’s aims.

    Registered name De Santillana Foundation Stichting

    Trading name De Santillana Foundation

    Chamber of Commerce number (KvK): 84382007

    VAT: NL863190388B01

    RSIN / tax number: 863190388

    Address: Marnixstraat 242B, 1016TL Amsterdam

    Our future Annual Accounts and Activity Report will be found here.

    Our Policy Plan will be found here.

  • Leon Diaz de Santillana

    CHAIRMAN

    Leon, a 4th-generation member of an esteemed family of designers and artists, established the foundation following the passing of his aunt, Laura, and father, Alessandro, in 2018 and 2019. A UCLA graduate, he entered this field recently to steward their artistic legacies.

  • Daniel P. Lindh

    DIRECTOR

    Daniel uses his PhD in neuroscience and his data science expertise to drive evidence-based solutions for medical products. Skilled in advanced user analyses and predicting trends with machine learning, he's committed to enhancing healthcare outcomes and bridging interdisciplinary gaps.

  • Dr. Michael R. Giffin

    DIRECTOR

    Michael, a neuroscientist and author, advises non-profits on research. Specializing in the neural intricacies of social decisions, he melds behavioral economics with neuroscience to unravel how conflict and societal norms influence brain-behavior dynamics.