UGallery: the gallery in Recoleta that celebrates emerging and federal art from Argentina

In a country as rich and diverse as Argentina, it is crucial to create and promote spaces that highlight art in all its forms. Whether you're visiting or living in Buenos Aires and looking to discover artistic proposals that go beyond the conventional, UGallery is an essential stop.

This project, which aims to bring the essence and talent of the provinces to Buenos Aires, not only broadens the artistic horizon but also strengthens cultural exchange between different regions, generating recognition that benefits the entire country.

UGallery is a clear example of this commitment to promoting emerging federal art. Located in one of the most sought-after areas of Buenos Aires—at the corner of Callao and Posadas, just two blocks from the majestic Palacio Duhau and the iconic Alvear Palace—the gallery is housed in the historic building that once housed the Jaime Eguiguren antique shop. After six months of restoration, its 300 m², spread over two floors, have been transformed into exhibition rooms that retain heritage details, such as checkered floors and traces of wallpaper, evoking the architecture and style of Buenos Aires' 19th-century “Paris of the South.”

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Driven by the University of Congreso, a private institution founded in 1995 in Mendoza with campuses in Córdoba, San Juan, San Luis, and Buenos Aires Province, UGallery serves as a platform for emerging artists from all over the country. This initiative not only seeks to spread federal talent but also to foster a dialogue between tradition and innovation in the realm of contemporary art. Silvia Mechulán, the gallery’s director, leads this ambitious project, which opens its doors this Friday, marking a milestone for those eager to discover the cultural richness that transcends regional boundaries.

What Exhibitions are at UGallery?

After the inaugural exhibition by Eduardo Hoffmann (here's the exclusive interview we did with him) and Valentina Musa, UGallery opened its second show on April 11: "Todo es paisaje" ("Everything is Landscape"), a collective exhibition exploring how landscape—not only as a physical environment but as an emotional and symbolic territory—intertwines with memory, the body, materiality, and refuge.

The selected works invite viewers to decipher the connections that bind us to places, people, and moments, generating a sensory, introspective experience that remains open. Curated and produced by the UGallery team, this exhibition brings together emerging and established artists from different provinces of the country: Francisco Ratti (Río Negro), Erika Tanquilevich (Mendoza) and Juan Pablo Inzirillo (Mendoza).

The Artists: Careers, Techniques, and Sensibilities

Francisco Ratti challenges perception by manually mimicking images that appear digital, creating a tension between the analog and the technological. "The goal of painting is nothing more than to be created," he states. "I’m interested in exploring how we look at a painting and how we look at a screen," reflects the artist from Río Negro, whose training at the National University of La Plata and his time in the arid landscapes of the country's south have left a particular austerity in his works, exhibited in national galleries as well as in New York.

Erika Tanquilevich, born in Mendoza and trained in visual arts at UNCUYO, works from contrast: cheerful materials to approach complex themes with textile sensitivity. "I’ve been drawing and painting since I can remember—and before that, too," she shares. "The images, ideas, and sensations that move or disturb me are what I choose to separate, appreciate, and even dissect in my works."

Juan Pablo Inzirillo, also from Mendoza, has participated in exhibitions and fairs since 2008, and his work is part of private collections in Argentina and abroad. In his work, he merges fantasy and reality to create contemporary scenes filled with symbolic layers. "I think of the landscape as a backdrop, as something inherited," he says. "For me, that includes the mountain, the forest, and a non-linear horizon. I create associations between paintings, backgrounds, and figures to find a meaning that ultimately constitutes my work."

Reconnect with Mendoza’s Art

UGallery is not just an art gallery; it’s a meeting and conversation space, ideal for tourists who want to dive into Argentina's vibrant cultural scene.

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With this new exhibition, "Todo es paisaje," UGallery reaffirms its commitment to showcasing the art from Argentina’s provinces, weaving networks that enrich the national cultural scene and offer new perspectives on life and art in Argentina.

UGallery positions itself as an exemplary initiative within the emerging federal art scene, demonstrating the commitment to continue sharing art across the country through authentic and cutting-edge spaces. For those looking to discover a unique facet of Argentine culture, this gallery in Recoleta is, without a doubt, an unmissable stop.

When and Where: The exhibition "Todo es paisaje" is open to the public since April 11, Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Posadas 1487, Recoleta, CABA.