Presented by Fabio Kreplak, CEO, MIRABAUD Uruguay
In the presence of the award jury
Renaud Proch, Director, ICI - Independent Curator International
Sergio Cantarovici, Collector
Ines Etchebarne, Fondo Nacional de las Artes
In Spanish without translation.
By invitation only.
With the support of MIRABAUD.
MIRABAUD, with vision and generosity, has decided to support ESTE ARTE and culture in the region in an exceptional way. MIRABAUD is guided by three core values: independence, conviction, and responsibility. These principles have been fundamental to its history since 1819 and reflect its commitment to excellence and ethics in all areas of its operations, including its support for art and culture.
In this 11th edition, we are proud to present the first MIRABAUD Prize for the Best Booth, with the following selection criteria:
Independence: A booth that reflects an authentic vision, standing out for its independent perspective, free from pre-established conventions or fleeting trends.
Conviction: A booth that demonstrates a strong commitment to the art and audience of ESTE ARTE, showcasing coherence and passion in its presentation.
Responsibility: A booth that exhibits responsible curation, both in the selection of works and attention to detail, while respecting the cultural and social context of the fair.
JURY
Alexander Vik
Economist, Harvard graduate, entrepreneur, and investor. Founder and CEO of Sebastian Holdings Inc., Vik Capital, and Xcelera Inc. Raised between Sweden and the Canary Islands, he built his fortune during the dot-com boom of the 1990s. Since 2004, he owns a renowned winery and luxury hotel in Chile. His career blends business leadership, art, and hospitality.
Inés Etchebarne
Holds a degree in Political Science (UCA) and a Master's in Arts Management (City University, London). She has led cultural and corporate projects at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina, Accenture, and MINERBA. She served as President of Friends of the Modern Museum of Buenos Aires and currently leads Communications at the National Arts Fund.
Patricia Bentancur
Curator and consultant in contemporary art. She has collaborated with the Venice Biennale, MNAV, and ARCO Madrid. In 2026, she will curate Marco Maggi’s exhibition at the Iberê Camargo Museum in Brazil. She promotes curatorial studies in Latin America and recently wrote for ISLAA on Rivane Neuenschwander. Her work connects Latin American art with the global scene.
Renaud Proch
Executive and Artistic Director of Independent Curators International (ICI), an organization that fosters experimentation and collaboration in art. He founded ART2102 and "the backroom." Proch has curated major exhibitions, including Tracey Rose’s retrospective in South Africa and Sweden. He leads initiatives to strengthen global artistic communities.
Sergio Cantarovici
Graduated with honors from Cornell University in 1992 and has been collecting contemporary art since a young age. He is a founding partner of projects such as Futura Urbana and Manifesto Design Store. He drives new technologies with Asteroid Tech's Hablalo and has been a member of the Friends Association of the Modern Museum. Co-creator of the “Proyecto Newbery” and “Ocho Tramas” cycles.