Excursion Pablo atchugarry foundation & sculpture park tour at Punta Del Este

Panoramic drive through Punta del Este to the Atchugarry Foundation.

PABLO ATCHUGARRY was born in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1954. After several visits to Europe, he became fascinated by the possibilities offered by Carrara marble for the creation of massive, yet ethereal, sculptures. Atchugarry has held more than 80 solo as well as 80 collective exhibitions worldwide. His works are at many major collections, both public and private, whilst in the city of Lecco (Italy) he has his own museum. In July 2002 he received the Michelangelo Award, in recognition of his lifelong artistic achievement. In 2003 he represented Uruguay at the 50th Biennale in Venice with an installation of 11 monumental sculptures. Atchugarry is presently working on a monumental sculpture entitled Cosmic Embrace standing 8.6 meters high which will be placed in a public space in Belgium.

The Pablo Atchugarry Foundation is a nonprofit institution to promote the arts. The visitor will see the buildings in the compound: the artist’s workshop, another building with three exhibition halls, an Auditorium for concerts and lectures, and another one that houses the permanent collection and works of the artist, all of these surrounded by the Park of Sculptures, 15 hectares of natural settings to enjoy large works made out of steel, concrete, wood, iron and marble by Uruguayan as well as foreign artists. After a leisurely visit, return to pier.

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Please note: Comfortable clothing and walking shoes, sun protection and a hat are recommended. Excursion includes a limited number of steps. Uneven surfaces including grass and periods of standing are expected when visiting the museum and the Sculpture Park (Garden). The driving distance between the pier and the foundation is approximately 40 minutes in each direction.