Fabian Burgos, Artist
In conversation with Gabriela Castellani, Collector, and Paula Santillán, Director, CIRCA
In Spanish, without translation.
Open to the public.
Fabián Burgos (1962, Buenos Aires) is a plastic artist known for his work in painting and mixed media. He studied with renowned artists such as Luis Felipe Noé and Ahuva Szlimwicz, later receiving a scholarship at the Fundación Antorcha, studying under Guillermo Kuitca. Burgos has exhibited in various international galleries, including Annina Nosei Gallery (1997, New York) and Galería Dabbah Torrejon (2000, Buenos Aires). His solo exhibitions also include El amor probablemente (2005, Galería Dabbah Torrejon, Buenos Aires) and Stay in Space (2015, Miami). Burgos' work has been shown in cities such as Rosario, Buenos Aires, New York, and Miami.
Gabriela Castellani (Rosario, Argentina) is a notable entrepreneur and art collector, recognized for her sophisticated style and active social life in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Known for her elegance and good taste, Castellani has become an admired presence in both Argentine and Uruguayan cultural and social circles.
Paula Santillán (Rosario, Argentina) is the director of Circa Galería de Arte, a cultural manager, and an art dealer. Representing the second generation of gallerists in her city, she brings a contemporary approach to connecting artists, collectors, and the public with innovative proposals. Santillán is a prominent figure in the Argentine art scene, dedicated to promoting cultural exchange and new perspectives in the art world.
Circa
Circa Galería de Arte continues a family legacy that began in 1969 with Sala de la Pequeña Muestra, founded in Rosario by my father, Armando Raúl Santillán, a pioneer in the city's gallery scene. This space was instrumental in the development of artists who are now key figures in Argentine art, while also building an invaluable collection that is an integral part of our history.
Since 2010, Circa has evolved into a meeting point between historical collections and contemporary art, fostering a symbolic dialogue that highlights local culture and projects its impact on national and international stages.
Located at Montevideo 1564 in Rosario, the gallery features a distinguished roster of artists, including Simón Achem, Sol Boltsis, Lázaro Diacovich, and Fabián Burgos, as well as masters such as Juan Carlos Castagnino, Leónidas Gambartes, and Santiago Cogorno. The gallery also showcases iconic works by Lucio Fontana, Joan Miró, and Francis Bacon.
As a cultural manager and director, my commitment at Circa is to honor my parents' legacy, strengthen the circulation of art, and promote new ways of thinking that art can inspire in our society.