Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Buenos Aires


Conveniently located on the same block as MAMBA, this contemporary art museum specializes in geometric abstraction drawn from the technology-driven world that surrounds us today (think architecture, maps and computers): expect large, colorful and minimalist pieces meant to inspire reflection.


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