Ella Fontanals-Cisneros began collecting art in the early 1970s, with a primary interest in works from Latin America. Over the ensuing years, as the collection has developed and grown, its scope has broadened. What started as the acquisition of artworks for personal enjoyment has matured into an ambitious life-project.
There are, in a sense, several collections within the Ella Fontanals- Cisneros Collection. Of particular note are three main areas of interest that have been systematically increasing in recent years: Geometric Abstract Art from Latin America; Contemporary Art, with an emphasis on Video Art; and Contemporary Photography, with a specific focus on architecture.





