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.

We present the second edition of the ESTE Don Báez Biennial Acquisition Prize, funded by entrepreneur and patron Claudia Weiss and awarded to a work valued at up to USD 10,000, selected from among all participating galleries, which will become part of the Don Báez Collection. Pavilion VIK, José Ignacio.

In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.

Booth walkthrough.
In Spanish, without translation.

Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung. Director, Haus der Kulturen der Welt
Introduced by Laura Bardier. Director, ESTE ARTE
Welcomed by Ama Amoedo. Founder, Fundación Ama Amoedo
and Verónica Flom. Directora, Fundación Ama Amoedo

In English, without translation.
By invitation only.

Booth walkthrough with the artist
Leo Battistelli

In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.

Magalí Arriola, independet curator
Introduced by Laura Bardier, Director, ESTE ARTE
Welcomed by Virginia Cervieri, Founder, Fundación Cervieri Monsuárez
and Guadalupe Requena, Director, Fundación Cervieri Monsuárez

In English, without translation.
By invitation only.

Conversation on the Deck with curator Ayelén Vázquez,
together with Bárbara Espinosa.

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Open to the public

Booth walkthrough with artist Ana Rapela
In conversation with Eugenio Ottolenghi, Director, OTTO Galería
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.

National Representations at the 61st Venice Biennale
Cultural Policy, Curatorial Frameworks, and Strategies for International Projection
Participants:
Patricia Bentancur, Curator, Uruguay Pavilion
Dermis Leon, Co-Curator, Chile Pavilion
Andrea Alba González, Commissioner, Argentina Pavilion
Moderated by Laura Bardier, Director of ESTE ARTE

In Spanish, without translation.
By invitation only.