We present the third edition of the ESTE Laetitia Philanthropic Prize, named in honor of Laetitia d’Aremberg and dedicated to recognizing individuals who support and advance the arts in Uruguay. In this edition, the prize will be awarded to Edda Kofler. The award statuette was created by Uruguayan artist Julia Castagno.
The jury is composed of Laura Bardier (ESTE ARTE), Martín Castillo (Galería SUR), Silvia Arrozés (Galería del Paseo), and Renos Xippas (Xippas). Pavilion VIK, José Ignacio.
In Spanish, without translation.
By invitation only.
Laetitia d’Arenberg. Born in 1941 in Lebanon amid the turmoil of World War II, Laetitia d’Arenberg’s life was shaped early on by displacement, resilience, and commitment. After losing her father in the war, she grew up between Europe and Uruguay, where her family settled permanently in 1950, making Punta del Este their home. Educated with a strong sense of duty and social responsibility, she devoted her life to work, the countryside, and its people, transforming her estates into benchmarks for livestock improvement and horse breeding, particularly world-champion Arabians. Alongside this, she sustained an extensive philanthropic commitment spanning the arts, education, animal welfare, healthcare, environmental causes, and social inclusion, embodying a life defined by action, generosity, and a profound vocation for service.
Julia Castagno. Since 1999, she has developed her work across different media. She studied in the workshops of A. Spósito, L. Duarte, and F. López Lage.
She has received several awards and has been invited to participate in various Biennials.