In 1928, at just 15 years old, he was hired by the Musée de Trocadéro (now the Museum of Mankind) to illustrate and catalog its collection of Inca and Nazca vessels, igniting his fascination with pre-Columbian culture.

In 1930, he worked in the studio of Julio González, assisting in the creation of a replica of Picasso's Hommage à Apollinaire.

Augusto Torres’s early work was deeply influenced by the teachings of his father and the collective efforts of the Taller Torres-García.

His work was celebrated for its blend of universal geometric language and personal expression, earning him recognition as one of Uruguay’s foremost modernist artists.

His works remain part of significant public and private collections, continuing to inspire new generations of artists.