SWAB / ESPRONCEDA Art Prize
2022 Artistic Residency Award
Prize under the artistic direction of Savina Tarsitano
curated by Maribel Navarro
Opening 05/10/2022 – 19:30h
Exhibition dates: 06/10 – 15/10
Featuring the winner artists:
Andrés Waissman (2019)
Santiago Paredes (2021)
We are pleased to present the 3rd edition of the Swab – Espronceda Art Prize. The collaboration was born with the aim of creating alliances with galleries, art fairs and the art market. It also offers artists the possibility of experiencing an art residency in Barcelona, where they can enjoy a period of reflection and research. This collaboration with Swab is an example of Espronceda’s philosophy, which for years has led to the need to create alliances and new forms of collaboration between entities in the art world, as well as the need to support artists in their careers. The 2022 award officially opens with the presentation of the artists Andrés Waissman —in collaboration with Gachi Pietro Gallery— and Santiago Paredes.
This year we officially inaugurate the presentation of the artists Andrés Waissman (winner of the first edition, postponed due to COVID) —in collaboration with Gachi Pietro Gallery— and Santiago Paredes (winner of the third edition), artist of Moria Galería. Exhibitions curated by Maribel Navarro.
Book Launch:
Prior to the opening, on October 5 at 18:30h, independent curator Alejandra Gatti will present the book Andrés Waissman 2010-2018, which documents the artist’s production during those years as well as his biography. The work explores the transformation of matter in Waissman’s practice and its changes of state, covering the artist’s most iconic series: Blanco & Negro, Emboscada and Encapotado.
More about past editions of the SWAB – Espronceda Art Prize here.
SWAB – Espronceda Catalogue 2020;2021
Exhibition opening and book launch – photos by Vitor Schietti
Breakfast for Art Collectors – photos by Alessia Gervasone
