Best Fine Art in Buenos Aires"

"Best Fine Art in Buenos Aires"

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National Museum of Decorative Arts "16th to 20th Century Art"

Founded in 1937, the National Museum for Decorative Art is the former palatial mansion of the wealthy Argentine Errázuriz Alvear family. The interiors of this lavish building retain the French-inspired architectural floor plan and embellishments. The expansive underground coach house by Roberto Fiadone and storage area, antechambers, bedrooms and servant's quarters comprise the exhibit spaces for over 4000 pieces of European and Oriental objects of art. The reception and main halls on the ground floor are adorned with renaissance-style windowpanes, sculpted corbels and a fireplace which dominates the space for its sheer size. The decorative objects on exhibit include exquisite furnishings, tapestries, silverware, porcelain, ivory, paintings, sculptures and European miniatures from the XVI to XX centuries. There is a gift boutique and the elegant Croque Madame restaurant/bar is an ideal way to enjoy a drink, snack or high tea.

+54 11 4802 6606 museoartedecorativo.cult [email protected] 1902 Avenida del Libertador, ura.gob.ar/ Buenos Aires

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes "Renowned Throughout Latin America"

Opened in 1896, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes has 32 exhibit halls with state of the art technology for both traditional and multimedia shows. Its permanent collection—the oldest piece dating from the 12th Century—includes European masters such as Goya, Renoir, Van Gogh, Rodin and Bourdelle. Works by Argentine masters from the 19th and 20th by Lars Curfs (Grashoofd) Centuries, including Juan Carlos Castagnino and Benito Quinquela Martín are also featured. There is a library open to the public and workshops for art restoration and editing of audio-visuals.

+54 11 5288 9900 www.mnba.org.ar/index.p [email protected] 1473 Avenida del Libertador, hp Buenos Aires

Palais de Glace "Remarkable Shows!"

The ‘Ice Palace' of French influence, was constructed for the sole purpose of practicing ice skating. With time, this place started welcoming tango dancers, an idea that did not go down well with the elite crowd. When Baron de Marhi organized a celebration in his gallery to approve the dance, this form of art gained acceptance in the high Buenosarian society. by Claudio Elias Thus it started growing in prestige, until in 1932 it became a museum, and hall for exhibitions of matchless reputation, with the presence of artists such as Perez Célis. Its dance floor is surrounded by theater boxes, and a confectionery and bar!

+54 11 4804 1163 palaisdeglace.cultura.gob.ar/ 1725 Posadas, Buenos Aires Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

"Latin American Contemporary Art"

Founded in 2001 and started with just the permanent collection owned by its director, Eduardo Constantini, MALBA aims at promoting Latin American art in all its disciplines. Constantini donated to this post-modern by Ministerio de Cultura de la gallery works of art that take us on a journey through the history of Nación Spanish American art, from the beginning of its avant-garde movement at the turn of the century to the present. The Colección Costantini is arranged in such a way to expose the similarities as well as the differences between the artists. There are workshops, children activities, temporary exhibitions and work experience for students.

+54 11 4808 6500 www.malba.org.ar/web/ [email protected] 3415 Avenida Figueroa Alcorta, Buenos Aires

Coleccion De Arte Amalia Lacroze De Fortabat "Masters Of Art Puerto Madero"

The Puerto Madero-located private collection of the formidable Fortabat family of art patrons, is one of the most important new additions to Buenos Aires' art scene. Located on a developing block along the northernmost water-body of Puerto Madero, the impressive Coleccion by CarlottaSilvestrini Fortabat has gems by Argentinean masters Antonio Berni and Carlos Alonso, along with some internationally known artists such as Dali and Brueghel.

+54 11 4310 6600 www.coleccionfortabat.or [email protected] 141 Olga Cossetini, Puerto g.ar/ .ar Madero Este, Buenos Aires

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