Agustín de Olarte Rainone.
Photo: Martin Wozniak
A Berlin-based, Uruguayan artist and sexologist. I work with the concept of “postales-deseo” (postcards-desire) through choreography, intimacy coordination and film. With an emphasis on sexuality, orientation, objects and the creation of the other, critical cultural and gender studies. I see intimacy itself as a powerful resistance to oppressions. My practice delves into the intricacies of desire, cultural displacement and the notion of “postales-deseo”.
“An artist who resides in the meaning and connection between beings—be they things or people.” S.R.
I completed their studies in Cultural Management by Itaú Foundation, Uruguay in 2013. Choreography and Contemporary Dance at Espacio Jexe!, Uruguay, in 2014. Then graduated as a Certified Sexual Educator and Sexologist in 2016 from the Sexur Institute of Integral Sexological Training in Uruguay. Pursued further studies in Cultural Representations of Sexualities by the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Catalonia in 2019. I earned a degree in Audiovisual Languages and Media from the University of the Republic of Uruguay, where my thesis focused on the construction of trans-feminine and masculine identities in Aldo Garay’s work. Between 2024/25, I specialized as an Intimacy Coordinator and Director through IDC Professionals (USA), SAG-AFTRA accreditation for both scripted and non-scripted projects, including theater and dance pieces.
Professional Experience
2016: Performer in piece Chamando Ela by choreographer Sheila Ribeiro. EAC, UY
2016-2017: Sex Educator at the Cerro Pelado Community Student Center in Maldonado, Uruguay.
2018: Performer in piece Swarm by choreographer Fabián Santarciel UY-NL. Solis Theater, UY
2018: Co-created the artistic practice project "Cuerpos que Narran" (Bodies that Narrate) with Lucía Fernández López for women private of liberty at the National Rehabilitation Center (CNR) in Colón, Montevideo. The project was funded by the Uruguayan University of the Republic’s Sectoral Commission for Extension and Human Rights Activities.
2019: Director and choreographer in music video - Fuego by Helen Olhausen UY
2019: Served as Intimacy Coordinator for Helen Olhausen’s music video "Fuego" and co-directed, performed and coordinated intimacy for the short film "Solipsismo", which was featured at the Porn Film Festival Berlin.
2020: Performer in piece Fire Starter by choreographer André Uerba PT, Flutgraben, DE
2021: Their research project "Desobedecer el Deseo" (Disobeying Desire) was selected by the GVL Programm, Neu Start Kultur and the Berlin Senate, Germany. Also freelancing for HelloFresh SE Global Studio until nowadays, Berlin, Germany.
2021: Assisted Ana Giovanoni in the Art Department on various commercial projects with Oriental Films UY.
2024: Worked as a Sex Educator at the Albrecht von Graefe School in Berlin and as Freelance Consultant on Gender, Diversity and Equity.
Key Skills and Expertise
Sexual Education: Delivering workshops and seminars in educational and community settings.
Diversity and Gender Consulting: Advising organizations on inclusivity, equity and gender dynamics.
Intimacy Coordination: Ensuring safe and respectful environments for intimate scenes in film, theater and dance.
Art & Movement director: Combining movement, performance and storytelling in audiovisual and live art projects.
Languages: Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Advance), English (Advance), Italian (Intermediate) & German (Intermediate).