Who We Are
Fundación Kahlo for Mexican Art and Culture was established by the Kahlo family to preserve Frida Kahlo’s legacy, with particular focus on Mexican arts, culture, community enrichment, and philanthropy. The family values creativity, authenticity, resilience, inclusivity, community, and global awareness.
Since its creation in May 2025, celebrated with a founding reception at the historic home of Christine and Stephen Schwarzman, the Fundación has worked to support those values by actively engaging with supporters of the arts in Mexico, the United States, and around the world in its philanthropic endeavors.
Leadership and Staff
Rick Miramontez
Board Chairman
Rick Miramontez is a member of the board of directors of The Flea, Catapult Opera, The Ally Coalition, and the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, in addition to his role as chairman of the Fundación Kahlo board. He is the president of DKC/O&M, a New York-based public relations firm celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. He began his career at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, before going on to work on dozens of Broadway’s most beloved shows and other entertainment endeavors.
Familia Kahlo
Board President: Mara Romeo Kahlo
Treasurer: Frida Hentschel Romeo
Secretary: Mara de Anda Romeo
Mara Romeo Kahlo is the great-grandniece of Frida Kahlo and custodian of Frida’s legacy as her closest living descendant and heir. She grew up in the family home that would become Museo Casa Kahlo before opening its doors to the general public, and is the single largest donor represented within the museum’s collection of Kahlo history. Her daughters Frida and Mara have cherished childhood memories of sleepovers at the “Casa Roja,” and are dedicated to protecting the family legacy together and spreading Frida’s creativity and inspiration everywhere.
Board Members
David Rockwell
Thomas Schumacher