Buenos Aires Trip: MALBA

On my recent Buenos Aires trip, I stayed a few extra days after work to walk around, look at art, listen to music, and to dance. After I returned, at least four sets of friends asked me for references to what I did in Buenos Aires, and what they should do on their ensuing trips. So here are some notes for those of you who are planning to visit this city for which I will always have a special fondness.

Malba, the foremost museum of Latin American art in all of South America was on my list of destinations. This museum did not exist when I last went to Buenos Aires in 1999, so it was new discovery for me.

It’s a beautiful building with a lot of glass, and in November, the blooming Jacaranda everywhere was simply magnificent. Through Malba’s glass walls, the large trees full of purple blossoms brought the outside in.

Photo: Mary Ann Roser and Ted Thomas

In terms of Art, the most striking was an exhibition on Argentine artist Oscar Bony’s work, especially his series on Suicides. I was surprised to read later that the artist had a natural death, and did not kill himself.

And if you are wondering why I am drawn to depressing Art, the answer is anything that makes an impression that powerful is worth a mention!

I also enjoyed the Museo Eduardo Sivori near the Rosedal at the end of Parque Tres de Febrero.

This segment is a part in the series : Buenos Aires Trip