Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Buenos Aires), also known for its acronym MACBA, is an art museum located in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1. History

In 2012, the museum was inaugurated by the Aldo Rubino Foundation, which has been collecting local and international contemporary art since the 1980s. The façade was designed by the architectural firm Vila Sebastián. During its opening in 2012, the museum featured 150 works of fine art, including Italian, American, Spanish and French artists. In 2013, it was reported that during 4 months the museum was visited by 15,000 people. Since 2020, the museum has been part of the Google Arts & Culture platform.

1. Collections

The museum's collection has more than 500 works by artists such as Raúl Lozza, Julio Le Parc, Victor Vasarely, Enio Iommi and Gyula Kosice.

1. Exhibitions

In 2016, 32 works by photographer Adriana Lestido were exhibited at the museum. Also in 2016, an exhibition on modern sculpture was presented at the museum. In 2017, the museum presented an exhibition featuring works of art by Eduardo Mac Entyre. In April 2018, the museum presented an exhibition on Latin American art that included works by Martha Boto, Estefanía Landesmann, Guillermo Kuitca and Enio Iommi. During November 2018, performative concerts were presented at the museum. In 2021, the museum organized an exhibition on geometric painting from Argentina containing works by Alfredo Londaibere, Graciela Hasper, Gumier Maier, Maria Martorell, Gilda Picabea, Pablo Siquier, Hilda Mans, Mariela Scafati, Fabián Burgos, Silvia Gurfein, Tulio de Sagastizabal and Magdalena Jitrik.

1. References


1. External links

Official website

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Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art

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Plaza Dorrego

Plaza Dorrego (Spanish: Dorrego Square) is a square located in the heart of San Telmo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the 19th century, San Telmo was the main residential barrio (neighbourhood) of the city and Plaza Dorrego was its focal point. In the past it was referred to as Hueco del Alto or Alto de la carretas as it was the place where wagons would stop before crossing the Tercero del Sur stream (today called Pasaje San Lorenzo) on their way downtown. The name had been Alto de San Pedro and later changed to Plaza del Comercio in 1822. In 1905, the name was changed once again to its current form. The buildings located in the square maintain its original design thanks to the help of the Comisión del Museo de la Ciudad. Currently, its surroundings are full of cafes, bars and pubs, which fill the square with tables from those shops. There are also several antique stores. Musicians and dancers particularly tango exhibitions are seen, like the Argentine tango. The Feria de San Telmo (San Telmo Fair), mainly of antiques, runs every Sunday. Plaza Dorrego is located at the intersection of Humberto Primero and Defensa streets. Along with La Boca, Recoleta, Florida Street, and others, the Plaza Dorrego is one of the main tourist attractions of Buenos Aires.

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San Telmo, Buenos Aires

San Telmo ("Saint Pedro González Telmo") is the oldest barrio (neighborhood) of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A well-preserved area of the Argentine metropolis, it hosts some of its oldest buildings. One of the birthplaces of tango, during the mid 20th century it was the Bohemian district with painters ateliers and jazz clubs. Cafes, tango parlors and antique shops line the cobblestone streets, which are often filled with street artists and dancers. San Telmo's attractions include old churches (e.g. San Pedro Telmo), museums, food halls and stalls, antique stores and a semi-permanent antique fair (Feria de Antigüedades) in the main public square, Plaza Dorrego. Tango-related activities for both locals and tourists are in the area.The "Manzana de las Luces" ("Enlightenment [city] block") hosted several colonial institutions.

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Feria de San Telmo

Feria de San Telmo (Spanish: San Telmo Fair) is an antique fair that takes place in the barrio (neighbourhood) of San Telmo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was created in 1970 by architect José María Peña. The fair is composed of 270 stands. It is located in Plaza Dorrego and runs every Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. It is visited by 10,000 people every Sunday; the majority are tourists from all over the world. On the streets, you can see Tango Shows and Orchestra Playing for all visitors, also you can buy typical food from the restaurants or informal sellers. However the main attraction in this Feria is the antiques and cultural items offered.

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