Dolores Olmedo

Dolores Olmedo was a Mexican businesswoman and art collector, best known for her close friendship with the famous painter Diego Rivera. She dedicated much of her life to preserving Rivera's work and collecting Mexican art, including works by Rivera and other prominent artists. Olmedo used her wealth to support cultural institutions, and her estate became the Dolores Olmedo Museum in Mexico City, which houses her extensive art collection. Her efforts significantly contributed to the appreciation and preservation of Mexican artistic heritage.