Antxetatarrak: When Radio Brings Artists Together
October 28, 2026
Seven Basque artists will exhibit their work in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port during November 2026. They all took part in a series of radio programs organized by the painter Larraitz Ugartemendia.
Larraitz Ugartemendia is the driving force behind the project. An artist and educator born in Irún and currently living in Oiartzun-in an old farmhouse near the forest-she has spent much of the year both painting and interviewing other artists for Radio Antxeta, a station that serves the area encompassing Irún, Hendaye, and Hondarribia, known as Txingudi.
A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) in Leioa (Biscay), Larraitz paints both outdoors and in the studio, exploring the effects of light filtering through foliage, fleeting moments, and emotions.
Veva Linaza focuses on the theme of landscape, employing colors and energetic brushstrokes that challenge the conventions of representation. Born in Bilbao, she is a professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the UPV/EHU. In her approach, she uses the landscape as a vehicle for pictorial expression, rather than aiming for a faithful depiction of it.
Iñaki Imaz was also an art professor at the UPV/EHU for many years. A native of San Sebastián, he creates his work in his studio in Mungia, near Leioa. Although they often have an abstract appearance, her themes-approached with a touch of irony-revolve around everyday social life.
Oaia Peruarena has her studio in Bera, Navarre. Inspired from childhood by the nature and landscapes of the Baztán valley, she initially focused on figurative painting before transitioning to abstraction. Vivid colors, expressive brushwork, and large-scale formats are the core elements of her work.
Amaia Lejarreta is a visual artist, professional makeup artist, and filmmaker. Originally from Durango, she demonstrated her artistic inclinations from a very young age. She creates paintings and performance art, and also practices body painting; she is always eager to explore new frontiers.
Ekaitz Agirre (Garluk) is a comic book colorist with an extensive background in graphic novels. A native of San Sebastián, he worked as a background artist on the project *Black is Beltza*, and last year he published *Maurizia. Biziminaren hotsa* as an illustrator.
Josette Dacosta has her studio in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Specializing in art education for children, she began her career as a painter while studying under the abstract artist Teresa Muñiz in Madrid. Drawing inspiration from her own personal surroundings, she creates abstract paintings characterized by vivid colors and energetic strokes, reminiscent of abstract expressionism.
The works of these seven artists will be exhibited In the town hall of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port from November 3 to 20 and at 22 Rue de la Citadelle from November 7 to 21.
The inauguration of the exhibition will take place at 22 rue de la Citadelle on Saturday 7 November at 11.00 a.m. in the presence of the artists
During the exhibition, with the support of the Basque Cultural Institute and as part of the *Euskararen Urtaroa* (Basque Language Season) initiative promoted by the CAPB (Basque Country regional authority), various activities will be organized to showcase contemporary Basque art through the medium of the Basque language:
On Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 to 12:00: a drawing workshop for teenagers and young adults, will be led by the artist Garluk.
On Friday, November 20, starting at 19:00: an evening of *bertsos* (improvised Basque verse) will feature *bertsolaris* Elixabet Etxandi and Battitt Crouspeyre.
