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Argentinian couple takes the top prize in World Tango competition held in Buenos Aires

Once again, Argentine couples retained their top spot in tango dancing, as the annual festival held in Buenos Aires ended. Guido Palacios and Florencia Castilla, who are actually a couple in real life as well as in dance, swept the the Stage Tango finals this past Tuesday, scoring 8.89, from a jury comprised of seven dancers and choreographers.

Twenty couples from around the world were left to compete in the Stage finals held at the end of the 2 weeks, but the hometown couples impressed the judges the most as they performed for a large crowd (more…)

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Argentine Talents: Kenneth Kemble

Kenneth Kemble was one of Argentinas most important artistsduring the abstract tachisme or art informel movement. Kemble was born in July of 1923 in Buenos Aires, and moved to Paris in the 1950s. There he studied art with the famous French artist André Lhote. Later, after returning to Argentina in 1956, he began creating collages out of materials such as paper, rags and tree bark. He quickly became part of the local informel movement, showing his works both locally and internationally.

He relocated to Boston in the 1960s, and there he began experimenting with geometric figures (more…)

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Collivadino at the Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires

The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (MNBA) in the Recoleta area of Buenos Aires is presenting a new exhibit this week, with the work of Pío Collivadino, an Argentine artist famous for his portrayal of the landscapes of the city. The artist, who was born in 1869, was an expat in Italy from 1890-1906 where he studied art and got his education. Upon his return to Buenos Aires, he cofounded the Nexus group along with Fernando Fader, Cesáreo Bernaldo de Quirós, Carlos Ripamonte, Justo Lynch, Alberto Rossi and the famous sculptors Arturo Dresco and Rogelio Yrurtia. (more…)

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2013 World Press Photo Contest winning images on exhibition in Buenos Aires

The World Press Photo Exhibition is back after several years! The winning photos from the World Press Photo Contest, will be displayed in a show that that travels to 100 cities worldwide, beginning in April in Amsterdam and continuing until the following March.

This year’s exhibition includes all the images selected by an international, independent jury from a total of 103,481 total photos entered in the contest. In July of 2013 the winners will be showcased in Buenos Aires, at Palais de Glace.
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Cruises To Antarctica From Buenos Aires

Antarctica is the most southern place on Earth and can reach temperatures as frigidly cold as -129°F (-89°C). But for frequent cruisers, the South Pole has become one of the hottest travel destinations! Cruises have begun to transport tourists to Antarctica in ever-increasing numbers.

Once Argentina was thought of as only a place for the toughest trekkers and burliest travelers, however now with luxury cruises in the picture, almost anyone can make the trip In ‘Antarctica For Sissies Hardly, As Luxury Cruise Line Turns New Page’ Gadling reported that Seabourn, a luxury cruise line (more…)

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Buenos Aires to host Youth Olympics 2018

Buenos Aires (Argentina) beat out Glasgow (Great Britain) and Medellín (Colombia) to become the host of the Youth Olympics in 2018. To see the full outcome of the vote, read below.

Prior to voting, the Candidate Cities were each alloted 15 minutes to present to the Session, after which they had to answer questions. Evaluation Commission Chair Claudia Boke announced the decision to the Session on behalf of the Commission.

“We had three excellent candidates from which to choose a host city today (more…)

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ARGENTINE MONUMENTS: SATURNALIA

The Botanical Gardens of Palermo, in Buenos Aires, are one of the most visited attractions in the neighborhood, owing to its beautiful vegetation, many greenhouses and stray cats. Throughout the gardens you´ll find over 30 different sculptures, and amongst them is one called Saturnalia.

He original brass monument was sculpted in 1900 by Italian artist Ernest Biondi, and was acquired by Hernán Cullen Ayersa, who requested a copy for the city of Buenos Aires. Due to its risqué nature, the sculpture was held in customs for two years before being allowed to enter the country. (more…)

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International Auto Show Buenos Aires 2013

The Sixth International Auto Show Buenos Aires (Salon Internacional del Automovil Buenos Aires 2013) will be occurring this year from 20 to June 30 at La Rural Exhibition Center.

This year the show will feature 25 unique automotive factories in Argentina who will showcase their most recent imports to the country.

As in years prior, the Auto Show will be held in La Rural Buenos Aires, on an expansive floor area exceeding 40,000 m².br />
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Peruvian Cuisine at Mullu

Peruvian cuisine has boomed in Buenos Aires with classic restaurants like Contigo Perú in Belgrano and quality fusion at places like Sipán and Astrid & Gastón. And at the restaurant Mullu, raw fish is in abundance whether in the form of ceviche or sashimi. This small and cozy downtown serves yet another Peruvian-influenced menu that is truly inspired! The restaurant lives by the words “food for the gods” (and goddesses of course!). With ingredients like fresh marinated fish, desserts made from maracuya and lots of different piscos, you´ll surely feel like you´re in heaven at Mullu. Pasaje Ricardo Rojas 451, Downtown. 4311-2812. (more…)