Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza
| Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza | |
|---|---|
Thyssen-Bornemisza at the opening of the exhibition 'Terraphilia' at the Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza in Madrid. | |
| Born | Francesca Anna Dolores Freiin von Thyssen-Bornemisza de Kászon et Impérfalva 7 June 1958 Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Spouse |
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Markus Reymann (m. 2025) |
| Issue | Eleonore von Habsburg Ferdinand Zvonimir von Habsburg Gloria von Habsburg |
| Father | Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza |
| Mother | Fiona Campbell-Walter |
Francesca Anna Dolores von Thyssen-Bornemisza de Kászon et Impérfalva (Francesca von Habsburg-Lothringen; born 7 June 1958), is a Swiss art collector, curator and philanthropist. By birth, she is a member of the House of Thyssen-Bornemisza. She is also the former wife of Karl von Habsburg, current head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine.
She is the founder and chair of TBA21 Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary and the co-founder of TBA21–Academy (along with Markus Reymann), a research platform that connects contemporary art with ocean science, climate politics, and environmental justice. She has repeatedly appeared on the ARTnews Top 200 Collectors list.
For more than two decades, she has commissioned and supported artistic and research initiatives addressing subjects including climate change, ocean-related issues, migration, and historical narratives. She has also established or contributed to marine conservation projects in Jamaica and the Caribbean, including the Alligator Head Foundation and the East Portland Fish Sanctuary.