Uruguay

Uruguay

Contemporary Art in Uruguay is a dynamic and evolving field, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and innovative spirit. Uruguayan artists, through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and digital art, explore themes ranging from political commentary to social issues and personal experiences. Institutions like the National Museum of Visual Arts in Montevideo have been instrumental in fostering this growth. Uruguayan contemporary art, thus, serves as a powerful platform for dialogue and expression, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.

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Fanfold II

Marco Maggi

Fanfold II, 2014

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 9,000

Frozen mail

Marco Maggi

Frozen mail , 2016

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 2,800

Drawing Machine II (8)

Marco Maggi

Drawing Machine II (8), 2016

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 3,500

Fanfold I

Marco Maggi

Fanfold I, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 5,500

Lowbrow

Lowbrow is a derogatory term that refers to certain forms of popular culture. It describes an art movement that began in Los Angeles in the 1970s. The term lowbrow originally refers to a person with little intellectual or refined taste. The Lowbrow art movement, also known as Pop Surrealism, blends elements of underground comics, punk music, hot rod culture, and other subcultures, often with a sense of humor and irony.

Auto-destructive art

A term coined to describe artworks that are designed to be destroyed during their creation. Gustav Metzger, who developed this concept, outlined key principles: the artwork must disintegrate within 20 years, be self-completing, and involve public participation.

Digital print on canvas

Digital print on canvas is a technology used to create fine art prints by reproducing digital photographs or artwork on canvas. The digital images are sent to professional printers that accurately capture variations in color and detail, resulting in high-quality canvas prints.

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