At noon on Monday, the emblematic Sívori Museum dressed up for the awards ceremony of the 68th Manuel Belgrano Hall, an event that not only celebrates Argentine talent, but also enriches the cultural heritage of the country.

The inauguration of the award-winning and selected exhibition marked the return of a renovated museum, with structural and technological improvements that ensure a unique experience for visitors. From roof restoration to optimization of conservation areas, the Sívori Museum reaffirms its commitment to the preservation of national art.

The contest, what date 1945, once again distinguished the best exponents in painting, sculpture, drawing, engraving and monocopy. The winners of this edition left their mark on a day full of creativity and emotions.

in painting, Emilio Reato took first prize with “Astronaut Memory”, while Elena Blasco and Micaela Gauna occupied second and third place respectively with “El Sillón Capitoné” and “I Soñé que estars muerte”. The honorable mention went to Lucas Rocino for “Picado en Tinogasta”. The jurors in this category included Joaquín Rodríguez and Federico Ruvituso on behalf of the City Government, with Inés Vega, Jorge Pietra and Carolina Antoniadis, elected by the participants.

in sculpture, Mónica Canzio won first prize with “Venus negra”, followed by Trisha Van Asperen Tiepelmann with “Circles Fall” and Yamila Cartannilica with “One and Two”. The honorable mention went to José Landoni for his work “Desfasado”. Gachi Prieto and Clarisa Appendino stood out among the jurors, with Claudia Aranovich, Raúl “Bird” Gómez and Natalia Abot.

The drawing also shone with “Guilielmus” by Santiago Raffo, who became the winner. Marcelo Maira took second place with “Grafismos” and Fer Pietra took third place with “Acuático”. Lucas Rocino received an honorable mention for “Backyard”. The jurors were Edgardo Emanuel Díaz Ruiz, Maite Paramio, Jorge Meijide, Flor Salas and Eduardo Stupia.

in engraving, The first prize went to María Suardi for “Illuminated embossing”. Marina Rothberg won second place with “Untangling the wind to sow again”, while Amelia Herrero took third place with “The Passage of Time, the light, “fragility”. The mention went to Julián Pesce for “Toros”. The jurors included Andrea Elías, Marcos Kramer, Nestor Goyanes, Natalia Giacchetta and Graciela Buratti.

By last, in monocopia, Vera Rodríguez stood out with “Bride's Tail, “bunch of thistles”, while Luciano Pozo received the honorable mention for “ID File”. The jurors of this category were Andrés Waissman, Alejandro Arellano, Floki Gauvry, Rafael Gil and Carlos Scannapieco.