Category Archives: Art
arteBA
(Courtesy of arteBA Fundación)
The local artistic community will be abuzz throughout the weekend, as the most important contemporary art fair of the year, arteBA, has kicked off at La Rural until the 22nd of May.
The fair, which is the largest of its kind in Latin America, will showcase the artwork from 68 different galleries, and also promote newcomers to the scene, award prizes, and stage conferences for collectors and 3 art talks with renowned local artists Marta Minujín, Julio Le Parc and Pablo Reinoso. Additionally, this year the fair will be offering free iPhone and iPad apps, and free audio guides.
Tickets to the fair cost 50 pesos and can be bought online here. Opening hours are form 1pm-9pm. La Rural. Sarmiento 2704, Palermo.
2012 Gallery Nights
(Photo by MatAas Garabedian)
The 2012 Buenos Aires Gallery Nights launches this Friday bringing art enthusiasts together once again.
The monthly events, which have been part of the city agenda since 2001, seek to promote art and allow the public to get in touch with the city’s latest artistic talents.
This year American Express will be hosting guided tours to five select galleries starting at 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm and 8.30pm at Arroyo and Esmeralda.
Additionally there will be a free minibus transportation service that will stop at the designated points on the Gallery Night circuit (marked as yellow points on the map).
This week’s Gallery Night will take place from 7pm-10pm in the Retiro, Barrio Norte and Recoleta areas. Future Gallery Nights will also feature a Palermo circuit.
Bye Bye American Pie at the MALBA
(Nan Goldin photography by anti.deity)
The MALBA museum of Latin American Art inaugurates today a much awaited exhibit on American Contemporary Art.
Named after Don McLean’s song American Pie, about the loss of innocence of the 60`s generation, the exhibit explores the cultural transformation of the United States through the pieces of seven renowned American contemporary artists; Jean-Michel Basquiat, Larry Clark, Nan Goldin, Jenny Holzer, Barbara Kruger, Cady Nolan and Paul Mc Carthy.
More than a hundred pieces including photographs, installations and paintings from public and private collections will be showcased, kicking off the museum’s 2012 exhibit calendar.
Parallel to Bye Bye American Pie, the museum will also be inaugurating Brailles y relecturas de la Biblia, an important exhibit on Leon Ferrari, an Argentine artist who, like his American counterparts, also explores themes relating to cultural and political dominance.
Both exhibits will be open to the public from the 30th of March to June-July.
Other collections being displayed at the MALBA include their new acquisitions exhibit, and their permanent Latin American Art from 1945-1990 showcase. However, many of the most relevant pieces of the permanent collection will not be available to the public as they will be displayed in the Houston Museum of Fine Arts until October.
The MALBA also has a monthly program of historic, arthouse and independent films that are screened from Thursday to Sunday. Find their program here.
Opening hours:
Thursday-Mondays midday-8pm.
Wednesdays- Midday-9pm.
Tuesdays closed.
Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415 , Recoleta
4808-6500
Ciudanza 2012
(Photo by pollobarba)
Starting this Thursday, three city parks will be displaying unique contemporary dance performances for the Ciudanza festival, which seeks to fuse dance with urban landscapes.
On Thursday and Friday four performances will be held at the Barrancas de Belgrano parks, starting at 8pm.
Afecto, is a performance by Fabiana Capriotti and Gabriel Greca, which brings the theme of affection and being affected to the stage by exploring the limits of physical contact.
El suicidio de Madame B., inspired by Flaubert’s Madame Bovary, brings Emma’s character to life, to the sound of music by PJ Harvey and Schubert amongst others.
Invisible is a group choreography that weaves fleeting physical constructions and actions with the landscape.
Una Fauna occurs in the division of two territories; the Pampas and the Rio de la Plata. Between the two is a new animal life that comes to life with nocturnal sounds and music.
On Saturday and Sunday performances will be held in Parque Lezama in San Telmo, starting 3pm, and in Parque Chacabuco starting 5pm.
The program for Parque Lezama is as follows:
Jujuy, interpreted by Rosaura García and Emanuel Ludueña, deals with interdependence and a fragile balance where permanent conflict reigns.
Lazos is a group choreography that deals with the different types of bonds people make. Some come together, others, come apart.
Loop Imperfecto is a group choreography that brings to stage an abstract performance where a path is traced and movement is put into circulation.
In Parque Chacabuco:
Coctel. Con la mancha en la blusa explores the idea of living in the moment, being open to possibilities, and going with the flow.
Horario de descarga, explores different levels of rigidity between two dancers, and their relationship with a Cartwright.
Tiempos que corren is an acrobatics performance where a number of clothing items are interchanged causing different reactions in the performers.
More information here.
Buenos Aires Art Museums
(photo by majisabel)
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (MNBA): Set in the heart of Recoleta, the National Fine Arts Museum has 10,000 art pieces by renown national and international artists such as Quinquela Martín, Pettorutti, Prilidiano Pueyrredón, Antonio Berni, Goya, Picasso, Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir, Degas, Chagall and Modigliani amongst many others. Av. Del Libertador 1473, Recoleta. 5288-9900 .
Museum opening hours
Tuesday to Friday: 12.30 – 8.30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9.30 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Monday closed
Museo de Arte Latino Americano de Buenos Aires (MALBA): The MALBA is set in a modern building and showcases an impressive collection of Latin-American art from the twentieth century. The museum, which has become one of the most popular cultural centers in the city, offers a unique collection of sculptures, drawings, paintings, collage, photographs and objects by artists from Central and South America. The museum also hosts film screenings and interesting exhibitions and conferences and has a highly recommendable restaurant. Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415, Recoleta. 4808-6500.
Museum opening hours
From Thursday to Monday: 12.00 am to 8.00 pm
Wednesdays: 12.00- 9.00 pm
Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires (MAMBA): Lovers of modern art are now welcome to visit the recently re-inaugurated MAMBA. The museum, located in the neighborhood of San Telmo, is made up of two exhibition halls with two different collections. “Narrativas Inciertas” is an assembly of pieces by contemporary and up-and-coming local artists. Whilst “El imaginario de Ignacio Pirovano” displays a donated collection which includes both local and international modern art. Av. San Juan 350, San Telmo. 4342-3001/2970.
Museum opening hours
Monday to Friday from 12.00am to 7.00pm
Saturdays and Sundays from 11.00am to 8.00pm.
Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo (MNAD): The Decorative Art Museum is a palace from the beginning of the 20th century. Designed by French architect René Sergent in 1911 and built with European materials it is a great example of French architecture in Buenos Aires. Its marvelous collection of European and Oriental paintings and sculptures, the great hall and the impressive staircase make this place well worth a visit. Av.del Libertador 1902, Recoleta. 4801-8248
Museum opening hours:
Tuesdays to Sundays from 2.00pm to 7.00pm
Mondays closed
Guided tours in English are available every day at 2pm
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernandez Blanco: Set in the neo-colonial Palacio Noel, the focus of this museum is Hispanic-American art. An impressive display of antique and religious objects, furniture, silver, and paintings dating back to the 1700´s depict a key historic moment where two very different cultures collided to define what South America is today. The museum also hosts concerts, special exhibits and other cultural events. Suipacha 1422, Downtown. 4327.0272.
Museum opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday from 2pm-6pm
Saturday and Sunday from 12am-6pm.
English tours must be booked in advance.
Museo de Arte Español Enrique Larreta: This Spanish Art Museum, decorated as a Spanish renaissance palace and surrounded by a unique Spanish Muslim garden, was the home of author Enrique Larreta. His extensive collection of sculptures, paintings and furniture mostly from the Renaissance and Baroque periods can be appreciated in this ornamented historical landmark. Juramento 2291, Belgrano, 4784-4040.
Museum Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday from 1pm-7pm
Saturday from 10am-8pm
Museo de Arte Popular Jose Hernández: Popular art and local artisans work are displayed in this museums, where you will find ceramics, baskets, knits, instruments and other handmade traditional objects made from local materials. Av. Libertador 2373, Recoleta. 4803-2384
Museum opening hours:
Wednesday to Friday from 1pm-7pm,
Saturday and Sunday from 10am-8pm
Museo de Esculturas Luis Perlotti: Luis Perlotti was a distinguished Argentine sculptor who dealt with native themes and indigenous imagery, as well as producing sculptures and monuments of local characters of the artistic and political scene. In 1969 he donated his house and workshop in Caballito for its use as a museum. The museum showcases an ample selection of his works as well as displaying sculptures by other renowned Argentine artists. Additionally the museum showcases the late sculptors collections of native textiles and archeological objects acquired on his journeys through Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Pujol 644, Caballito. 4433-3396.
Museum opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday from 11am-7pm
Museo de Artes Plasticas Eduardo Sivory: Ideally located next to the Palermo rose gardens this intimate museum showcases a collection of Argentine art from the twentieth century. Temporary exhibits are also held in this museum which aspires to promote the local artists and industry. Av. Infanta Isabel 555, Palermo. 4774-9452
Museum opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday from midday-8pm
Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-8pm
Museo de Bellas Artes Benito Quinquela Martín: An impressive collection of Argentine art can be appreciated in this museum set in the heart of La Boca, where its famous resident artist Quinquela Martín donated much of his work in support of the local art industry, and of the education of children through art. Av. Pedro de Mendoza 1835, La Boca. 4301-1080.
Museum opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am-5.30pm
Museo de Xul Solar: This lovely intimate art museum exhibits artists Xul Solar´s colorful metaphysical dreamlike paintings, and also some of his nutty but brilliant inventions, such as a new global language, and the Panjuego, a game which he made up and played with many of his friends including Borges whose books he sometimes illustrated. Laprida 1212, Palermo. 4824-3302.
Museum opening hours:
Monday to Friday from midday- 8pm.
Saturday from midday to 7pm.
We Recommend: Graffitimundo Tours
(Photo by dandeluca)
Street art has become increasingly popular in cities worldwide and has resignified art by brining it out of the academic context and into the city for every passer-by to see. Buenos Aires of course, with it’s flourishing artistic and design community, is no exception, and it is common to find stunning visuals painted onto once forgotten walls of the different neighborhoods, which thanks to the intervention of young and cutting edge artists have recovered their appeal.
Aiming to promote the urban art scene in Buenos Aires, Graffitimundo offers off the beaten path tours of the city’s street art. Group tours, Bike tours and Private tours are available for those interested in learning more about these unique murals and the political and social context behind them. For those looking to get involved in the creative process itself they offer a great stencil workshop as well.
More information on Graffitimundo tours, workshops and local street artists here.
Buenos Aires Photo
(Como un secreto se seduce a si mismo by Luis Gonzalez Palma. Photo from texas_Ivn_2000)
The Palais de Glace in Recoleta will be hosting the annual Buenos Aires Photo festival this weekend. The fair, which is the only one of its kind in Latin America will be showcasing collections from over thirty galleries from Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, Cuba, Venezuela, Spain, Chile, United States and Canad. The event will take place from the 27th-30th of October from 1pm-9pm and will cost a 30 peso entry fee.
This is a great opportunity to see Latin American photography and is just a few blocks away from the must-see Recoleta Cemetery as well as from the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and the MALBA.
Posadas 1725, Recoleta
4804 1163
buenosairesphoto@artealdia.com
Info@buenosairesphoto.com
Buenos Aires International Design Festival
(Photo by fernandoprats)
The Buenos Aires International Design Festival kicks off this Friday promising for an interesting weekend full of activities at the CMD (Centro Metropolitano de Diseño) in Barracas.
With the future city as a central theme, the exhibits and events will include bike rides through city neighborhoods led by fashion designer Martin Churba, Olivier Hanocq, and architect Emiliano Espasandín, exhibitions of the city terraces, video installations and photography, and an international exhibit on upcoming projects amongst others.
Free transport will be available every hour and a half from the Colon Theatre from 12-8pm. The #12 bus is also an option. We suggest getting there by cab for allthough Barracas is a lovely area, it is off the beaten path and has a dodgy side to it.
More information on the neighborhood bike rides, timetables and starting points here, and you can find a bike rental option here.
Festival Internacional de Diseño
Algarrobo 1041, Barracas
4126-2950
cmd@buenosaires.gob.ar
New to the City: Faena Arts Center
(Photo by Maren Yumi)
Known for his extravagance and for owning the Faena Hotel and Universe, which was designed by Philippe Starck, Alan Faena bets on art once more on his new Puerto Madero venture, the Alan Faena Arts Center.
The stunning new addition to the city’s cultural scene is still brand new after being inaugurated in September, and is showcasing the centers’ opening Ernesto Neto exhibit which was curated by the Tate Modern’s Jessica Morgan. An impressive crochet sculpture/installation partly suspended from the roof, which visitors can walk through barefoot, achieves the participation that the renown Brazilian artist looks to generate with his sinuous interactive pieces.
The exhibition is open from Tue-Sun from 11am-7pm and entry fee is 20 pesos.
Bvd. Azucena Villaflor 400, Puerto Madero
4010 9233
info@faenaartscenter.org
Places to Visit: Luis Perlotti Sculpture Museum
(Sculpture by Luis Perlotti of Luis Angel Firpo at the Recoleta Cemetery. Photo by Sebastian-Dario)
Luis Perlotti was a distinguished Argentine sculptor who dealt with native themes and indigenous imagery, as well as producing sculptures and monuments of local characters of the artistic and political scene.
In 1969 he donated his house and workshop in Caballito for its use as a museum. The museum showcases an ample selection of his works as well as displaying sculptures by other renowned Argentine artists. Additionally the museum showcases the late sculptors collections of native textiles and archeological objects acquired on his journeys through Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.
Museo de Esculturas Luis Perlotti
Pujol 644, Caballito
4433-3396
museoperlotti_prensa@buenosaires.gob.ar
Open: Tue-Sun 11am-7pm
