Dan Aug – Award Winning Artwork
“Xanadu Joyful Day”
Oil on Canvas
60 cm x 80 cm
Signed “Dan Aug”, Dated 2004.
First Prize – Adult Category
International Artistic Painting Competition “Imaging Titan: Artists Peer Beneath the Veil” (2005),
commemorating the historic arrival of the Huygens Probe to Titan, the enigmatic moon of Saturn.
Exhibited initially in Darmstadt, Germany at the ESA (European Space Agency) Operations Center – January 14th, 2005.
Click to EnlargeIndividual Exhibitions (2002–2024)
- June 2023: “Dan Aug exhibits II” – Wyndham Hotel, Montevideo, Uruguay.
- September 2022: “Dan Aug exhibits I” – Wyndham Hotel, Montevideo.
- May 2022: “Retrospective Exhibition: 20 Years is Nothing” – LATU Convention Center.
- March 2022: “Mistic Art” – Kibon, Montevideo.
- March 2017: “Cosmos, Inspiration and Destiny” – Planetarium of Montevideo.
- April 2015: “Singularity in Space-Time” – ALARTE, Montevideo.
- February 2009: “Dream of Pharaonic Egypt” – Embassy of Egypt.
- November 2008: “Messages from the Cosmos” – Parva Domus.
- January 2008: “Echoes from Infinity” – House of Culture, Punta del Este.
- August 2006: “Genesis from Macro to Micro Cosmos” – ALARTE.
Collective Exhibitions (2002–2025)
- July 2025: “Días de Artes UY” – Radisson VP Hotel.
- January 2025: “MasterArt Fair” – The Grand Center Hotel, Punta del Este.
- December 2024: Summer Exhibition – “Magg's Gallery”, Punta del Este.
- July 2024: “Días de Artes UY 2024” – Radisson VP Hotel.
- January 2024: Season #2024 – Imperiale Art Gallery.
- October 2023: XIV Florence Biennale, Italy.
- October 2023: “Carrousel du Louvre” – Paris, France.
- June 2023: Decorative and Visual Arts Conference – Radisson VP Hotel.
- March 2023: “UY Arts Collective Exhibition” – Wyndham Cervantes.
- January 2023: Season #2023 – Imperiale Art Gallery.
- January 2020: Season #2020 – Imperiale Art Gallery.
- April 2018: ART Expo New York – Guest Artist, ACCS Gallery.
- August 2018: “The Eclectic Exhibition” – Bar Tabaré.
- July 2018: “KiBom Exhibition” – Montevideo.
- February 2018: Tribute to Carlos Páez Vilaró – Punta del Este Convention Center.
- December 2017: “Book Art & Design 2018” – Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- February 2017: “Your Sun Continues Shining” – Casapueblo.
- November 2014: “Exhibition of Professional Artists” – ALARTE.
- October 2013: “Egypt Through Time” – Embassy of Egypt.
- May 2013: “Exhibition of Professional Artists” – ALARTE.
- January 2013: “V EXPO PUNTA ARTE 2013”.
- September 2009: “Rosicrucian Hall – First Hall of Mystical Art”.
- June 2008: “Radisson Victoria Plaza Hotel Exhibition”.
- May 2007: “ENIARTE 2007” – Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- April 2005: Live Painting Demonstration – Days Inn Hotel.
- March 2005: “SCIENCE and ART in COLOR” – L’Oréal, Tokyo.
- January 2005: “Xanadu Joyful Day” – Los Angeles & Darmstadt.
Dan Aug Lectures
Talks, lectures, and panel discussions where art, astronomy, and Egyptian mythology merge into an inspiring narrative. A brief overview of Dan Aug's lectures, touching on some or all of these topics. Each presentation is an invitation to expand your perception and contemplate the universe with fresh eyes.
- December 2024 – Montevideo Planetarium: - Lecture: “Time: A Cosmological Mystery” A profound exploration of the nature of time, delving into its cosmic dimensions, its perception across different contexts, and its elusive role in both science and philosophy.
- December 2023 – Montevideo Planetarium MVD: Lecture "Dark Matter & Dark Energy" – A scientific exploration into the mysterious forces of dark matter and dark energy, their impact on the universe's structure, and their role in shaping cosmic expansion and gravitational dynamics.
- September 2023 – Splendor Wyndham Hotel MVD: Panel Discussions: “Astronomy and Art” – – A deep dive into how astronomical phenomena inspire visual art, examining the intersection of science and creativity in capturing the beauty and mysteries of the cosmos.
- July 2023 – Splendor Wyndham Hotel: Conference: “Art and Egyptian Mysticism” – An exploration of the symbolic and mystical elements in ancient Egyptian art, examining how its themes of eternity, the afterlife, and cosmic order influence contemporary artistic practices.
- May 2022 – LATU Convention Center: Solo Art Show -Retrospective and Talks: “20 Years in Art” – A celebratory retrospective highlighting two decades of creative evolution, featuring key works, personal insights, and live discussions reflecting on artistic growth, influences, milestones, and the enduring pursuit of meaning through visual expression.
- March 2017 – Montevideo Planetarium MVD: Complementary Conference of Dan Aug's solo exhibition “Astronomy and Art” – A multidisciplinary presentation exploring how celestial phenomena, scientific imagery, and cosmic structures inform artistic creation, revealing the deep dialogue between astronomical discovery and visual expression.
- September 2015 – ALARTE MVD: Lecture “Egypt Art & Mythology” – An exploration of ancient Egypt’s symbolic language, sacred narratives, and mythological imagery, revealing how its spiritual concepts continue to influence contemporary artistic interpretation and visual culture.
- February 2015 – Pasadena, California, USA: “Cassini Project: 10 years after - Astronomy & Art” – A commemorative presentation marking a decade since the project that inspired Xanadu Joyful Day, reflecting on Cassini’s discoveries and their lasting influence on artistic creation.