Francesc Fontbona is a prominent Spanish art historian and curator, known for his extensive expertise in Catalan art. He earned his degree in Art History from the University of Barcelona. Fontbona has held several prestigious positions, including the director of the Department of Drawings and Prints at the National Library of Catalonia.

Fontbona has authored numerous publications on Catalan modernism, including works on renowned artists such as Ramon Casas and Santiago Rusiñol. He is a key figure in the study and promotion of Catalan cultural heritage, having curated significant exhibitions and contributed to the preservation of artistic archives and collections.