"In 1996 Montevideo was declared the Cultural Capital of Ibero-America. On that occasion, the Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo published this book, and to echo the celebration, 11 exhibitions were organized to focus on the connection between the artists and the city. Featured artists range from Torres García and Figari to younger, contemporary artists. Alicia Haber, Ola Larnaudie, and Joan van dev Berghe wrote the essays. Illustrated in b/w and color"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.