ESTE ARTE 2025 CURATORIAL VISION
SOLO SHOWS
Each exhibitor presents one artist. It is possible to present a single artwork, an installation, or several pieces, as long as they all come from one single artist.
FIRST VIEWS
All the works will be exhibited for the first time. In the case of artists actively producing, it is required that the works have not been previously exhibited in any galleries, museums or other venues.
LANDMARK
In the case of deceased or inactive artists, it is expected that their work has historical relevance, demonstrating an impact on the development of a region, a culture, or the art world in general.
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
ONE BOOTH OPTION
Each gallery is provided with a 20m² exhibition space with a minimum of three walls and six 5000K LED tubes.
FOUR WALL COLOR OPTIONS
Each gallery can choose one of the 4 available colors for their stand walls.
ONE FEE OPTION
All exhibitors are presented in a single format and pay the same fee, with no exceptions or discounts. Booth costs include all taxes, power outlets, standard lighting, cleaning, and presence in all fair communications.
COMPLIANCE
Galleries must commit to respecting the deadlines, norms and regulations established by the organization, as well as following best practices.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL FORMAT
Is it essential to experience this work in person, or can it simply be viewed online? It is important that the projects answer that question. The works presented in physical format must be related to the current physical context, considering their materiality, tangibility, physicality, perspective, and installation.
DIGITAL FORMAT
Each gallery must have all their available works accessible in digital format. Galleries will have a scheduled gallery presentation time in the program and a specific space equipped with digital display technology to facilitate detailed business meetings.
DEEP DIVE
If the exhibiting artist is physically present, a guided tour of their stand will be organized during opening hours. If the artist cannot be present, a virtual guided tour of their studio will be planned.
PARTICIPATION PROCESS
REGISTRATION
Galleries interested in participating must complete the registration form, including a sketch and a narrative description of the proposal. To be considered, applications must be submitted before August 15, 2024
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
May 15 - August 15, 2024
FINAL DECISION
The selection committee will review the proposals, select the galleries, and notify the participating galleries by September 1st. The decision of the selection committee will be final and not subject to appeal.
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION
September 1, 2024
DEADLINES
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
& PARTIAL PAYMENT
September 15, 2024
COMPLETE PAYMENT
November 1, 2024
SELECTION CRITERIA
ICONIC
Galleries will be selected based on proposals that are iconic, thought-provoking, demonstrate artistic quality, and conceptual coherence. The influence and caliber of the artist or the work must be considered in terms of understanding the past, present, and future of artistic creation.
ROOTED
Each project must reflect the artist's unique vision and their contribution to the world of contemporary art.
Special value will be placed on works created considering the context of the platform in Uruguay.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
The proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee composed of six distinguished philanthropists and collectors of national and international renown.
SELECTION COMMITEE
Amalia Amoedo is a philanthropist, art collector, and patron. For over two decades, she has actively supported artists, cultural agents, and numerous institutions independently, consolidating with the creation of the Fundación Ama Amoedo numerous years of accompaniment of the contemporary art scene. She is currently a member of the Acquisitions Committee of the International Latin American Circle of the Pompidou Center (Paris), the Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Art Fund of MoMA (New York), the International Committee and former president of the Fundación Arteba (Buenos Aires), the Association of Friends of Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, and the International Advisory Council of the Americas Society (New York).
Aline Herrnstadt is an architect, art historian, and curator. With a degree in architecture from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology (1991) and a Specialist Diploma in Art History and Heritage from Universidad Claeh (2021), she has a strong foundation in both design and cultural studies. Aline has been actively involved in continuous education at the Fundación de Arte Contemporáneo (FAC) since 2016, demonstrating her commitment to the contemporary art scene. She curated the exhibition “Precaria” for the 35th Season at the Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo (EAC) during the 2019-2020 season. In addition to her curatorial work, Aline is a passionate collector of contemporary and modern art.
Elianne Litwin is the co-founder and manager of Magma, a dynamic space dedicated to fashion, design, and lifestyle. With a deep commitment to pushing creative boundaries, Elianne also co-founded Magma Futura, a platform that navigates the intersections of design, art, and technology, experimenting with the possibilities of future innovations. Through these ventures, Elianne has consistently explored new horizons, merging aesthetics with forward-thinking concepts to shape the future of design and creative expression.
Mohamed Julien Ndao has started to develop his passion for arts 15 years ago through his friendship with the gallerist Sandra Thireau-Recio in Switzerland. Born in Paris, growing up in Senegal and moving to Europe in his young college years Mohamed has gained an extensive exposure to different cultures and ways of expressing art. He is the founder of Okapi Energy Group a commodity merchant company based in Geneva which activities expand in Africa but also acquired a Norwegian company Manta Marine Technologies covering the European market for decarbonization of the shipping industry. Mohamed was appointed as Honorary Consul of France for the city of Rosario in Argentina where he lives with his family. He is involved in various philanthropic and arts initiatives with his company Okapi.
Alberto Rebaza a art patron and collector who has played a significant role in the development of contemporary art in Peru and Latin America since the 1990s. He has actively supported artists, cultural agents, and institutions across the region. Alberto is the Vice President of the Lima Art Museum (MALI), a member of the Latin American Board of the Guggenheim Museum, and a member of the International Acquisitions Council of the Reina Sofía Foundation. In 2015, he founded Residencia del al lado, an artist residency adjacent to his home, further solidifying his commitment to nurturing the arts.
READY TO APPLY?
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
May 15 - August 15, 2024
SPACES ARE LIMITED
In the order of form submissions, the more chances you have to participate.