Some years ago, the CCE_MVD launched a program devoted to collective experiences to chart and discuss the actions and processes of the various artistic associations of the diverse system of contemporary art in Uruguay.
Kiosco was a self-managed collective created as a contemporary art space led by artists Santiago Velazco, Fabio Rodríguez, and Caro Curbelo as an agent. It gathered an inarticulate group of creators from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. It was an integrating experience presenting the works of artists, designers, photographers and illustrators, most of whom had no place in the conventional art scene.
The public operational dynamic consisted in a space that opened one Saturday per month and featured new local artists whose works were sold at very affordable prices. Kiosco promoted collections of emerging artists and the integration of art into everyday life. The space soon became a meeting point and a place for communication and exchange that bonded with the neighbourhood and the community. Many of the artists that started their professional careers with the work at Kiosco are now part of the most prestigious contemporary art and production system.
