COLLECTOR’S PROGRAM
ESTE ARTE provides buyers and art lovers with the chance to get to know the work of each gallery and its artists better. The fair's distinctive human scale format, the quality-focused exhibitors, the outstanding Cultural Program and the expanding platform for regional and international collectors are some of the advantageous characteristics that make ESTE ARTE unique.
All events of the VIP & Collectors Program are only by invitation. Every edition, we create a unique and exclusive cultural agenda, which includes a show preview, dazzling guided tours, memorable art talks and not-to-be-missed events, day and night.
For further details, please contact our team: info@estearte.com
2026|ESTE CHARLAS
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.
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.
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.
Presentation of Ishmael Randall-Weeks’ work as part of the ESTE OFFSITE program, in an evening gathering conceived as a space for exchange around the artist’s practice. The event includes a cocktail hosted by Galería del Paseo and offers a relaxed setting to discuss the project and its working processes.
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.
ESTE FOCUS 2026
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Sebastián Sáez
In English, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Lola Goldstein
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Heloisa Crocco
In English, without translation.
Open to the public.
Conversation on the Deck with artist Germán Tagle
and gallery director Isabel Aninat (Aninat Galería)
In Spanish, without translation
Open to the public
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Francisca Maya
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Leo Battistelli
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Pedro Tyler
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Conversation on the Deck with curator Ayelén Vázquez,
together with Bárbara Espinosa.
In English, without translation
Open to the public
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Vicente Grondona
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Trinidad Metz Brea
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Vanderlei Lopes
In spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with the artist
Diego Bianchi
In Spanish, without translation.
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.
Documentary that spans the 70-year career of Takis, the Greek sculptor known for exploring magnetism, light, and sound.
In English, without translation.
Open to the public.
Túlio Pinto, Artist
In conversation with César Escandarani, CEO, Planet Partners
In Spanish and Portuguese, without translation.
Open to the public.
6:10—6:50 PM
Deck, Pavilion VIK
Open to the public.
Fernanda Gutiérrez, Artist
Sebastián Leyton, Artist
In conversation with Daniela Claro, Director, Galería Espacio O
In Spanish, without translation.
Booth walkthrough with the artist Ernesto Carozzo.
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
A guided tour of the Argentine galleries and artists participating in ESTE ARTE, conceived by the Argentine Agency for Investment and International Trade as an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the projects on view and to engage directly with artists and gallerists. The tour will be led by Agustina Echegaray.
Free activity with the purchase of an event ticket. Limited capacity of 20 participants.
Prior registration: vip@estearte.com
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with artist Gimena Macri
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Isabel Aninat, Director, Galería Aninat
Followed by a booth walkthrough with artist Catalina Swinburn
In Spanish, without translation.
Booth walkthrough with artist Daniel Stroomer a.k.a. nasepop
In conversation with Eugenio Ottolenghi, Director, OTTO Galería
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with the artist Lorenzo Moya.
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Francisca Maya, Artist
Meram Saá, Artist
María Maggiori, Artist
In conversation with Mercedes Sader and Patricia Fernández Graña, co-directors, of Black Gallery.
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Eduardo Cardozo, Artist
In conversation with Martín Castillo, Director, Galería SUR
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with artist Esteban Pastorino.
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Booth walkthrough with artist Federico Lanzi.
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Fabian Burgos, Artist
Gabriela Castellani, Collector
Paula Santillán, Director, CIRCA
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
8 – 9 pm
ESTE FOCUS | The Uruguayan Pavilion at the 60th International Biennale di Venezia
Eduardo Cardozo, artist (Montevideo)
Elisa Valerio, curator and coordinator at ESTE ARTE (Montevideo)
Álvaro Zinno, collaborator (Montevideo)
In conversation with María Frick, director, Insituto Nacional de Artes Visuales, DNC-MEC
This program will be held in Spanish, without translation
6 – 7 pm
ESTE FOCUS | About good practices
Guillermo García Cruz, artist (Montevideo)
Bruna Truffa, artist (Santiago)
Moderated by Veronica Flom, director, Fundación Ama Amoedo
This program will be held in Spanish, without translation
ARCHIVO | ESTE INTERNACIONAL
Beyond national borders, ESTE ARTE supports the work of Uruguayan artists. During all the year, ESTE ARTE organizes a series of symposiums all over the world featuring the presentation of art professionals and international experts and focusing on what accounts for the exponential growth of and interest in Latin-American art.
8 – 9 pm
ESTE FOCUS | The Uruguayan Pavilion at the 60th International Biennale di Venezia
Eduardo Cardozo, artist (Montevideo)
Elisa Valerio, curator and coordinator at ESTE ARTE (Montevideo)
Álvaro Zinno, collaborator (Montevideo)
In conversation with María Frick, director, Insituto Nacional de Artes Visuales, DNC-MEC
This program will be held in Spanish, without translation
La casa empática by Yamandú Canosa
Curated by Patricia Bentancur and David Armengol
Uruguayan Pavillion
May 11 - November 24, 2019
A conversation with
Luis Camintzer, Artist
Marco Maggi, Artist
Moderated by
Claudia Calirman, Associate Professor at John Jay College (CUNY)
Presented by
Estrellita B. Brodsky
Introductions by
Laura Bardier
Danielle Cazeau, Collector and art dealer, Geneva/Paris
Carlos Garaicoa, Artist, Havana/Madrid
Sandrine Giroud, Counsel at LALIVE and specialist in Art and Cultural Property Law, Geneva
Werner Jahel, Partner at LALIVE and specialist in Art and Cultural Property Law, Zurich
Conversations between
Anna Di Stasi, Sotheby’s, New York
Dr. Hans-Michael Herzog, Daros Latinamerica, Zurich
Julio Le Parc, Artist, Buenos Aires
ARCHIVO | ESTE TERTULIA
Private art talks, where the artist is the protagonist. Within a dazzling atmosphere, a selected group of guests enjoy and learn about the creative process of established and emerging artists.
Alex Vik Collector
in conversation with
Rita Fischer Artist
Santiago Paulós Artist
Rimer Cardillo Artist
Martin Craciun Cultural Program Curator
In conversation with
Dani Umpi Artist
Julia Castagno Artist
Fernando Foglino Artist
Martin Craciun ESTE ARTE Cultural Program
in conversation with
Mariana Villafañe Artist
Miguel Angel Battegazzore Artist
ARCHIVO | ESTE INVITA
Off-site events, performances and cocktail parties with collectors, exhibitors, artists.
Voyage dans l’Espace / Viaje al espacio
Waltercio Caldas (Br), Yamandú Canosa (Uy), Saint Claire Cemin (Br), Leandro Erlich (Arg), Rita Fischer (Uy), Cao Guimarães (Br), Ricardo Lanzarini (Uy), Fernando Lopez Lage (Uy), Marco Maggi (Uy), Vik Muniz (Br), Pablo Reinoso (Arg), Pablo Siquier (Arg), Eduardo Stupia (Arg), Janaina Tschäpe (Br).
ARCHIVO | ESTE VIAJA
ESTE ARTE offers art lovers and collectors a personalized glance to the best of today’s art scene. A unique visuals arts experience in Uruguay. Join us on a tailored trip to Punta del Este on an exclusive art agenda of exhibition private views, art talks, studio visits, gallery openings and museums guided tours.