Gallery sights in Argentina
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Zavaleta Lab
Intrigued by Buenos Aires’ edgy art scene? Stop by one of the major galleries to behold creative works from photography to sculpture – or, better yet, show up at an exhibition opening to sip champagne and check out the art folk in action. On the north side of the city, Braga Menendez Arte Contemporaneo shows contemporary work by dozens of independent artists. Downtown, swing by a tried-and-true art institution, Ruth Benzacar, or continue south to San Telmo’s stylish new Zavaleta Lab.
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Ruth Benzacar
Intrigued by Buenos Aires’ edgy art scene? Stop by one of the major galleries to behold creative works from photography to sculpture – or, better yet, show up at an exhibition opening to sip champagne and check out the art folk in action. On the north side of the city, Braga Menendez Arte Contemporaneo shows contemporary work by dozens of independent artists. Downtown, swing by a tried-and-true art institution, Ruth Benzacar, or continue south to San Telmo’s stylish new Zavaleta Lab.
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Braga Menendez Arte Contemporaneo
Intrigued by Buenos Aires’ edgy art scene? Stop by one of the major galleries to behold creative works from photography to sculpture – or, better yet, show up at an exhibition opening to sip champagne and check out the art folk in action. On the north side of the city, Braga Menendez Arte Contemporaneo shows contemporary work by dozens of independent artists. Downtown, swing by a tried-and-true art institution, Ruth Benzacar, or continue south to San Telmo’s stylish new Zavaleta Lab.
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Hollywood in Cambodia
The city has a number of street art collectives, the most famous of which are Bs As Stencil, Burzaco Stencil and Fase. Some artists, such as Pum Pum (whose work can be seen on the walls of Mundo Bizarro) and Dani Dan (www.danidan.com.ar), have become celebrities on the underground street art circuit. To check out the captivating work by these and other local artists, head to Hollywood in Cambodia, a Palermo Viejo gallery that specializes in street art.
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Museo Fortabat
Rivaling Palermo’s MALBA museum for cutting-edge looks is this fancy art museum. It shows off the collection of multi-millionairess Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat, Argentina’s wealthiest woman. The museum’s airy salons exhibit works by famous Argentine and international artists – look for Warhol’s take on Fortabat herself. Movable aluminum panels above the roof open and close, keeping sun off the glassy ceiling. Call ahead for tours in English.
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Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA)
Sparkling inside its glass walls, this airy modern arts museum is BA’s fanciest. Art patron Eduardo Costantini displays his limited but fine collection, which includes work by Argentines Xul Solar and Antonio Berni, plus some pieces by Mexicans Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. A cinema screens art-house films, and there’s an excellent cafe for watching the beautiful people.
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Arte X Arte
Art-gallery lovers shouldn’t miss this large exhibition space, which takes up 1800 sq meters (not bad for an alternative gallery). Anyone can just enter and see what’s on display, which can range from photography to digital art to video installations. It’s all contemporary, and there’s a library and auditorium as well. Closed December through March.
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Museo de Bellas Artes
Salta's fine art museum is lodged in the Arias Rengel family's two-story colonial mansion, with its 2m (6.6ft) thick adobe walls. It displays both modern painting and sculpture, and has far more interesting work than the contemporary arts museum. The interior patio features a sculpture garden and a wooden staircase that leads to a hanging balcony.
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Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Caraffa
One of the city’s best contemporary art museums is the neoclassical Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Caraffa. It stands ostentatiously on the eastern side of Plaza España. Architect Juan Kronfuss designed the building as a museum and it was inaugurated in 1916. Exhibits change monthly.
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Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno
Underground at the Plaza Independencia, the Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno is a relatively small but well-organized facility with modern and contemporary art exhibits. Free concerts and theatrical performances are usually held here on Sunday night at 8pm – stop by for the weekly program.
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Arguably Argentina’s top fine-arts museum is a must-see for art lovers. It showcases works by Renoir, Monet, Gauguin, Cézanne and Picasso, along with many classic Argentine artists such as Xul Solar and Edwardo Sívori. There are also temporary exhibits, a small gift shop and a cinema.
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Fundación Proa
This elegant art foundation exhibits works by only the most cutting-edge national and international contemporary artists in both traditional and more unusual mediums. Visit the rooftop terrace – the views are excellent and you can grab a meal or drink in the fancy restaurant.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo has on display the work of contemporary artists from Salta, as well as other parts of Argentina and the wider world. The space itself is well lit and expertly curated. Exhibitions change regularly and are usually of high quality.
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Plazoleta Olazábal
The late Rogelio Yrurtia’s (1879–1950) works deal sympathetically with the struggles and achievements of working people; see his masterpiece Canto al Trabajo on the Plazoleta Olazábal in San Telmo.
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El Borde
In recent years Buenos Aires has experienced a growth of small galleries focused on showcasing local up-and-coming talent, in addition to more established Argentine and international artists. One such place is El Borde.
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Culturarte
An attractive modern space, the Culturarte showcases exhibitions by well-established Argentine contemporary artists. There’s also a cafe-bar with a great little balcony elevated over the street.
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Museo de Arte Español
Once the colonial home of modernist writer Enrique Larreta, the Museo de Arte Español (Museum of Spanish Art) now shows the author’s personal collection of contemporary Spanish artwork.
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Appetite
To see what’s happening in the contemporary erotic art world, take a peek into this grungy space and expect fantasy, sexual and sometimes violent themes.
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Museo Provincial de Artes
The Museo Provincial de Artes features local and national artists, with several rooms showcasing temporary exhibitions.
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes showcases fine arts from the region and often features traveling exhibitions.
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Centro de Artesanos
Traditional artesanías (handicrafts) are on display and sale at the Centro de Artesanos.
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Praxis
Contemporary Latin American art with an international reach – Praxis also has spaces in Miami and New York.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
Worth checking out is Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, showcasing local and national artists.
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Museo de Bellas Artes
The Museo de Bellas Artes has temporary exhibits of Argentine and international artists.
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Isabel Anchorena
This old-school gallery represents dozens of talents in the realm of sculpture, photography and painting.
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