The MALBA, Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires was
highly recommended by local people and guide books. I visited it from my interest
in the local culture rather than for my
appreciation of modern art.
It houses a selection of works from modern artists across Latin America, from the “Early moderns” of late 19th century to the modernism of the early of the 20th century and the contemporary art of the late 20th century.
There were many interesting painting and sculptures,
representing conceptual art and the connection between art an politics. The Fitotron (1960s), a transparent aluminium and acrylic structure,
which is chamber for growing plants, controlling the supply of water and light
conditions. A selection of kinetic art, moving works of art which amused me.
This mural was removed from the original wall
at a country house in San Miguel, Buenos Aires province, transported to the museum and carefully restored. It represents native American people at an Andean Mountain Market.
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Mercado de colla o Mercado del atilplano
A mural with an Indianst theme by the Argintine master artist Antonio Berni (1905-1981) |
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NICOLAS GARCIA URIBURU (1937-)
El Gran Canal, Venecia 27 de Julio de 1970
Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires 15 de Julio de 1970
El Sena, Paris 15 de junio de 1970
East River, New York 25 de mayo de 1970
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Large contemporary canvas in 9 sectionsDía del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural
Today is a bank holiday, the Day of respect for cultural diversity in Argentina. It was formerly known as " Columbus Day ", to celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas, which happened on October 12, 1492. In Argentina the day is used to promote historical reflection and dialogue about the rights of indigenous peoples.
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