Casa Neptuna is part of the Fundación Ama Amoedo, created by the philanthropist, art collector and patron Amalia Amoedo. This artist residency was established to "encourage creative thinking".

The building, nestled within the natural ocean environment and native forest of José Ignacio, Uruguay, was constructed by Edgardo Giménez during the pandemic. Its playful, brightly colored structure reflects the style of this Argentinian artist and designer whose career began in the 1960s with the avant-garde and Pop art scene of Buenos Aires.

Inside, the minimalist space is entirely white and bright to promote concentration and meet the needs of interdisciplinary artists, functioning as " a laboratory of ideas and experiments It includes a large shared studio, private bedrooms with bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a common multipurpose room. The founder's goal is to have a lasting impact on the Latin American contemporary art ecosystem. The institution aims to broaden the dialogue and networks within the arts of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the diaspora, with a focus on the Argentine and Uruguayan scenes.

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