The “Art” and Soul of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, City of Fair Winds, is a city where passion rules. In food, drink, dance, and in personal relationships, as well as political and civil society, there is nothing moderate to be found in Buenos Aires. The art and artists are no exception to this tradition of passion.
While maybe not on the same high-brow level as the traditional museums of Paris, London or New York, the museums of Argentina are none-the-less a delight for the art lover and collector alike. Perhaps the most famous of the art galleries of Buenos Aires is the Centros Culturales Recoleta. The art exhibited here is reflective of Buenos Aires itself – a passionate synthesis of Latin emotion and European style which is uniquely Argentine. Come for a feast for the eyes and soul alike. The art will move you even if you know nothing about the artists.
Art is not just for the elite in Buenos Aries, it belongs to all the people and when we say that art is not so high brow, it’s the universal love of art and its ability to transcend social status that makes Buenos Aires so different from New York or London. Some of the art galleries, for instance, the Praxis and the Braga Mendez, will host open receptions for each new show. They will invite the public and allow everyone to feel like an insider in the art world. Fortunately for the collector, buying art in Buenos Aires is relatively affordable. If you would like to take home a piece of the Argentine ‘art-beat’, visit the Artepampa Art Gallery. There you will find many forms of art media, sculpture, paintings, mixed media and 3-D art. These pieces are originals and easy on the budget. You will be sure to find something to take home as a memory of your trip.






