Pablo Atchugarry, a luminary from Uruguay, commands a prominent presence in the global art scene, his masterpieces gracing esteemed collections worldwide. Notably, his creations find sanctuary in revered institutions like the National Museum of Visual Arts in Montevideo and the Pérez Art Museum in Miami.
Born on August 23, 1954, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Atchugarry's artistic odyssey began with an early passion for painting, gradually transitioning toward the realm of sculpture. His explorations during the 1970s led him across continents, culminating in Italy, where the legendary Carrara marble quarries left an indelible mark on his artistic sensibilities in 1979.
The year 1982 marked a pivotal juncture as Atchugarry chose to make Italy his home, experiencing a meteoric rise in his career. Exhibitions across the globe paved the way for prestigious accolades, including the Michelangelo Prize in 2002. The Princely family of Monaco commissioned a commemorative piece for the 50th anniversary of Prince Rainier's coronation, underscoring Atchugarry's ascendancy.
The zenith of his career arrived at the 50th Venice Biennale in 2003, where his monumental sculpture 'Soñando la paz', comprising eight pieces—five in Carrara marble and three in Bardiglio della Garfagnana marble—captivated audiences. Since then, Atchugarry's oeuvre has found sanctuary in the most esteemed private and public collections globally, solidifying his legacy as a sculptor of unparalleled distinction and profound artistic resonance.
His work has been exhibited in the following museums and public institutions : Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales, Montevideo ; Museo del Parco, Portofino ; Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires ; Museo Lercaro, Bologna ; Collezione della Provincia di Milano a Palazzo Isimbardi ; Collezione della Provincia di Lecco ; Fundació Fran Daurel, Barcelona; Groeningemuseum, Bruges ; Museu Coleção Berardo, Lisbon ; Pérez Art Museum, Miami ; The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Miami ; Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk ; Museo Brasilero da Escultura, São Paulo.