Focus
on Buenos Aires
 Founded
in the 16th century, Buenos Aires has a fascinating and turbulent
history. Despite its ups and downs, the city has always been an
important commercial and cultural hub in the Southern Hemisphere
and remains so today. Argentina suffered a severe economic crisis
at the turn of the 21st century, but is experiencing a remarkable
recovery that has been underway for the last several years. This
is a great time to see a great city in its ascendance, with everything
one would expect in a modern world-class capital city — museums,
music, shopping, beautiful city parks, and more. Of course, one
can’t mention Buenos Aires without acknowledging its special
contribution to dance and music — the Tango!
Thomas Hart
Managing Director — Art
Travel Guide
 arteBA’07
May 18 – 22, 2007
La Rural, Buenos Aires
arteBA
is the largest and most important contemporary art fair in
South America. Now in its sixteenth year, the fair is international
but with a particular focus on art produced in Latin America,
as well as a heavy emphasis on Argentinean and Brazilian work.
The show is located at La Rural, which is the main exposition
facility in Buenos Aires. It is conveniently located in the
upscale Palermo district in the heart of the city, close to
many other cultural attractions. |
 Museo
de Arte Latinoamerico de Buenos Aires
(Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires)
Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415
54.11.4808.6500
This museum, often referred to as Malba, is devoted to Latin American
art dating from the early 20th century to the present day. Here
one can find all of the most important Latin American artists
of this period, such as Diego Rivera, Wilfredo Lam, Frida Kahlo,
Fernando Botero, Roberto Matta, Liliana Porter, and many more.
This museum also maintains an important film archive and attendant
viewing series.
 Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artes(National Fine Arts Museum)
Avenida Libertador 1473
54.11.4803.0802
As the national
fine arts museum for Argentina, this museum has been collecting
art for more than 100 years. One can find important European,
Argentinean, and Latin American works, including
a renowned collection of 19th-century French paintings.
 Faena
Hotel + Universe
Martha Solotti 445
54.11.4010.9000
Philippe Starck
designed this new hotel and Condé Nast Traveller
recently named it one of the best hotels in the world. For Starck,
the design
is surprisingly conventional, making use of the
traditional Argentinean red and gold color palette and opulent Rococo
style. The hotel provides every guest with an assigned “Experience
Manager,” who acts as a personal assistant and guide for the
duration of the guest’s stay.
 Torre
Cristoforo Colombo
Fray Justo S.M. de Oro 2747
54.11.4778.4900
This hotel is
located adjacent to La Rural exhibition grounds, allowing easy access
to the fair. The
all-suite property features fully equipped apartments decorated
in a luxurious Italian style.
 Restó
Montevideo 938
54.11.4816.6711
Chef-owner María
Barrutia studied with renowned chefs Ferran Adriá and Michel
Bras. The restaurant is small and intimate, the menu is carefully
chosen, and the food is unforgettable. Cash only, and advance reservations
are essential.
 Oviedo
Beruti 2602
54.11.4821.3741
This restaurant
offers mainly traditional Argentinean dishes that reflect the melting
pot of European nationalities that make Argentina unique. Oviedo
has the standard offerings of beef dishes, but is best known for
its fish and roast suckling pig.
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