The Facts
On October 30, 2026, MALBA announced that Eduardo F. Costantini, founder and president of the museum, received the Sorolla Medal from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library in recognition of his significant contributions to Hispanic art and culture. The distinction was presented during the Hispanic Society's annual 2026 gala, held on October 29, 2026, at The Metropolitan Club in New York. Costantini is the founder and president of Malba, the Buenos Aires museum devoted to Latin American art.
The Signal
The Sorolla Medal reinforces Costantini's position as one of the leading private patrons connecting Latin American art and culture with U.S. institutions, giving Malba a higher international profile within the Hispanic museum network. For collectors, the honor signals continued institutional validation of Latin American philanthropy at a time when New York museums are deepening their engagement with Spanish and Latin American collections.
- People: Eduardo F. Costantini
- Museums: Hispanic Society Museum & Library, Malba
- Locations: New York
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