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¡Qué Brisa, la risa! is a tender and imaginative dance performance created especially for early childhood. Designed for babies and young children from 6 months onward, this piece offers a first encounter with the performing arts through movement, rhythm, and sensory discovery.At the heart of the story is Bichita — not a duck, not a frog, not a bird, not an elephant… simply Bichita. Curious, joyful, and always eager to see, hear, and feel everything the world offers, she begins her day playing and dancing, wanting to share her happiness. Through her presence, the performer gently guides little ones in discovering their own place within the unfolding landscape of the stage.The experience unfolds in a warm, carefully crafted atmosphere that invites children and caregivers to feel comfortable, close to the action, and fully immersed. Attention, care, and shared enjoyment are central to the proposal, making it an ideal first theater experience for our youngest students and their families.<a data-mce-href="https://www.passline.com/sitio-evento/que-brisa-la-risa-teatrodanza-para-primeras-infancias" href="https://www.passline.com/sitio-evento/que-brisa-la-risa-teatrodanza-para-primeras-infancias" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sign-up!</a> Saturday, February 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Sala 3, Pabellón 1 – Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarry (MACA) Ruta 104 Km 4.5, Manantiales Department of Maldonado, 20000 Uruguay <figure id="figure-j7tni7611mm2jetg5" class=""><img id="j7tni7611mm2jetg5" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3afyESM5XL7e4FAsIAh1tphvacp6rlpImHzHSqaE4tMMGZahI0XR2e331pjetxwS.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 10%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="10%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3afyESM5XL7e4FAsIAh1tphvacp6rlpImHzHSqaE4tMMGZahI0XR2e331pjetxwS.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 10%;"></figure>

¡Qué Brisa, la risa! — Dance-Theater for Early Childhood

There are stories that compel us to look toward the horizon with new awareness. Agua Invadida is one of them. This Uruguayan documentary immerses viewers in the South Atlantic to expose a reality that is both close to home and largely unseen: illegal fishing in our waters and its profound impact on marine life, coastal communities, and national food sovereignty.Directed by National Geographic explorer Carolina Sosa, the film combines scientific rigor, institutional access, and a sensitive narrative approach that follows experts, local fishermen, and authorities in their search for answers. From maritime patrol missions to real sessions in the Uruguayan Parliament, the camera does more than document — it questions, investigates, and challenges. The result is a powerful work that connects the health of our marine ecosystem to everyday life, reminding us that the ocean is not a distant frontier but an essential part of our identity and future.Winner of the Best Feature Film award at the Detour Festival and declared of institutional interest by Uruguay’s Ministry of Education and Culture and Ministry of Defense, Agua Invadida has become a key reference for understanding both the fragility and strategic importance of the so-called Uruguayan Blue Sea. More than an environmental documentary, it is an invitation to reflect on the relationship between natural resources, public policy, and collective responsibility.Technical Information: Agua Invadida (Uruguay, 2025), 70 minutes, documentary. Directed and produced by Carolina Sosa / Mar Azul Uruguayo. Supported by National Geographic Society, Mar Azul Uruguayo, and Blue Marine Foundation. Special participation of the Uruguayan Navy and the National Directorate of Aquatic Resources (DINARA). Featuring Carolina Sosa, Dr. Andrés Milessi, Lic. Agustín Loureiro, and local fishing communities. Saturday, February 28, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Pablo Atchugarry Foundation Ruta 104, Km 4.5 Department of Maldonado, 20000, Uruguay <figure id="figure-4ax7i1o42mm2e2fup"><img id="4ax7i1o42mm2e2fup" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/15AbcrPUTLiGr6FJX9vvOOlcrmtW4D97hnC16DETc7TJd9lzzk9cAs5msHDuRxIw.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 5%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="50%" data-positionY="5%" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>

Agua Invadida: A Call from the South Atlantic

MACA (Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art) presents Three Paths, One Horizon, an exhibition bringing together works by Julian Lennon, Eva Claessens and Pablo Atchugarry. The show includes photography, painting and sculpture, and proposes a journey through the artists’ most recent bodies of work.The three artworks featured on the invitation are visually connected; each image is a detail drawn from a piece included in the exhibition. The title —and the dialogue between the artworks— conveys a message that is positive, profound, and light. It feels especially meaningful in today’s world, where genuine connection is becoming increasingly rare.The selected works include photographic landscapes of Uruguay shot by Julian Lennon, paintings and sculptures by Eva Claessens focused on the human figure, connection and the relationship between the self and its surroundings, and sculptures by Pablo Atchugarry in multiple materials. Presented together in one room, the pieces offer a panorama of three contemporary artistic approaches shaped in different contexts and trajectories.About the protagonistsJulian Lennon (Liverpool, 1963) is a multidisciplinary artist whose field of work &nbsp;includes photography, music, documentary cinema and philanthropy. His &nbsp;incursion into photography saw a formal beginning in 2010 with the Timeless exhibition in New York, followed by showcases across the United States, &nbsp;Europe, Asia and the Middle East. His collection explores the relationship &nbsp;between nature, light and life, with a contemplative and humanist focus. His &nbsp;book, Life’s Fragile Moments (2024), established his photographic production &nbsp;with more than 200 images taken over the past 17 years.&nbsp;In 2007, he founded The White Feather Foundation, an organization dedicated &nbsp;to education, health, environmental conservation, clean water access, and the &nbsp;protection of Indigenous cultures. He has been recognized by UNESCO as a &nbsp;Peace Laureate (2020). &nbsp;Eva Claessens (Antwerp, 1971) is a visual artist whose practice includes painting, sculpture, ceramics, and graphic work. Educated at the Scuola delle Belle Arti in Perugia, she has developed a distinctive artistic language centered on connection and the relationship between the self and its surroundings, often expressed through the human figure. Her work captures fleeting emotions—moments suspended in time—where intimacy and presence take form.Claessens’ practice is marked by a pursuit of spontaneity, lightness, and the unfinished. Her works invite the viewer into a shared space of interpretation, leaving room for the gesture to be completed through perception and emotion.With a trajectory that includes exhibitions worldwide, Claessens begins each piece through observation of real-life models. She currently divides her time between Uruguay and different countries, maintaining an active and evolving practice across multiple mediums.Pablo Atchugarry (Montevideo, 1954) is a Uruguayan artist and philanthropist whose career began in the 1970s, with work deeply linked to matter, light, and movement. Throughout his career, he has explored various materials, although he is best known for his work with Carrara marble, which he has used to create sculptures ranging from intimate pieces to monumental works that can be found in public and private collections in Europe, America, and Asia.In 2002, he received the Michelangelo Prize in Carrara, and the following year, he represented Uruguay at the Venice Biennale. His work has been exhibited in more than 100 solo shows in museums and cultural spaces in different countries, consolidating a sustained presence on the international scene.In addition to his artistic production, Atchugarry has promoted projects that integrate creation, training, and social commitment. In 2007, he founded the Pablo Atchugarry Foundation, dedicated to the development and dissemination of contemporary art. Since 2014, he has been carrying out the Tierra Garzón project, where he combines art and environmental restoration through reforestation with native flora, reaching more than 17,000 native plants and trees planted. In 2022, he inaugurated the Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA), expanding his commitment to art, culture, and landscape.Exposition Details Inauguration date: February 7th&nbsp; Dates: February 7th – April 20th , 2026. Location: MACA Museum — Exhibition Room 4 <figure id="figure-tykr8crpdmm0wignc"><img id="tykr8crpdmm0wignc" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/4S2Ik2ZR5FV4frhLUbNGVeZbzeuv9mPlcPvyVJicv3Hp0vr1YYJxX0MATQObokHI.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 25%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="50%" data-positionY="25%" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>

THREE PATHS, ONE HORIZON

Portal Serena is a collaboration born from the meeting of Portal Bosque and La Serena — the festival created by the Drexler brothers.A unique two-day event immersed in nature, placing the song at its core: as a cultural root, a bridge between languages, and a space for shared celebration.As a Portal Bosque member, you’ll always have access to special presale ticket prices. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!For years, La Serena has celebrated song as a shared fire that brings together cultures and generations. Portal Bosque, with its natural setting, opens the door to experiences of community, coexistence, play, and experimentation.Over two days, audiences will enjoy concerts, jam sessions, and workshops open to the whole family, as well as moments of artistic exchange among creators from diverse backgrounds and musical traditions.More than a festival, it’s an invitation to live alongside art in a truly unique environment.(The full program will be announced very soon at portalserena.org and on @portalbosque) <a href="https://www.portalserena.org/" data-mce-href="https://www.portalserena.org/">https://www.portalserena.org/</a><figure id="figure-uv4bxgcwqtmj9b6k1p"><img id="uv4bxgcwqtmj9b6k1p" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/31He4S7td28Fs9mDtGjpxFW02geW4naBz5a9hjk5LfHSv5aX3T7xa501x72J7lAe.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/31He4S7td28Fs9mDtGjpxFW02geW4naBz5a9hjk5LfHSv5aX3T7xa501x72J7lAe.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>

PORTAL SERENA two Days to Connect Through Music

This “terrifying comedy”—as described by its author—introduces us to two women, the Fandiño sisters: Maruxa and Coralia.Set in post–Spanish Civil War Galicia, in an attempt to avoid imprisonment, the sisters pretend to be mad. Every day at exactly two o’clock, to the sound of the bells of La Berenguela (from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela), they stroll through the town square, wearing heavy makeup and striking, almost ridiculous outfits, in a kind of daily theatrical performance.Today, statues commemorating them can be found in Alameda Park in Santiago de Compostela, with the distinctive feature that the color and style of their clothing constantly change, as they are repainted again and again—just as the sisters themselves did. These seamstresses, living in poverty, continually reinvented themselves, resisting hunger and persecution through creativity and imagination.The author makes it clear that this is not intended as a biography and that the characters are entirely fictional. We approach them, therefore, with respect, tenderness, and humor, wondering to what extent their simulated madness may have gradually become real.<figure id="figure-4pzi5d9vrwmjd4yweb" class=""><img id="4pzi5d9vrwmjd4yweb" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/35hHZLPp4TwGn9HyzqF7E3NHuZcB2TXABaFZ4LQ7tNmmprWAejbM096mI6pBybuB.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/35hHZLPp4TwGn9HyzqF7E3NHuZcB2TXABaFZ4LQ7tNmmprWAejbM096mI6pBybuB.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Cast: Myriam Gleijer and Alicia AlfonsoMinimum age: 12Teatro El GalpónAv. 18 de Julio 1618

Two O’Clock Sharp (Sala Atahualpa)

From January 10 to 16, 2026, ARCA – International Festival of Films on Arts celebrates its 5th edition at MACA – Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarry, reaffirming its role as a key space for reflection on art, images, and contemporary thought.This edition presents a carefully curated selection of international films that explore key figures in art and architecture, examine the museum as a living space, and place authorship, power, memory, and representation in dialogue.The program includes special screenings, meetings with artists and filmmakers, and activities that expand the experience beyond the screen.ARCA 2026 also features:ARCA Kids, with proposals for children and families Américas Originarias, a space dedicated to Indigenous artists from across the continent ARCA Conecta, a professional platform bringing together Uruguayan film and audiovisual projects focused on artWith each edition, ARCA continues to grow as a space for encounter and critical reflection. This fifth edition celebrates the path traveled while inviting audiences to rethink who tells the history of art—and from where.All activities are free and open to the public.<a href="https://arcafilmfestival.com/" data-mce-href="https://arcafilmfestival.com/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">https://arcafilmfestival.com/﻿</a><figure id="figure-jb1f3150af8mjxjgjpj" class=""><img id="jb1f3150af8mjxjgjpj" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/8C3AjPsvPcKijnTwiK4atWMZm5JVuyeryA7w5V34XMWDsE36sIjkwYsmQsQgKPPg.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/8C3AjPsvPcKijnTwiK4atWMZm5JVuyeryA7w5V34XMWDsE36sIjkwYsmQsQgKPPg.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>

ARCA at MACA

The Garzón Cultural