by David Vajda, 20 May 2013. Tags: Art, Grete Stern, Malba
David Vajda says Grete Stern’s series of photo-montages ‘Dreams’, currently on display at the MALBA, was conceived as a psycho-analytical project but went beyond this to become a artistic interpretation of the interstice between the randomness and meaning of dreams.
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by Kari Paul, 17 May 2013. Tags: Art, buenos aires, edificio cassara, origen
Newly opened exhibit “Origen” (Origin) at Edificio Cassará blends modern and classic as it examines the concept of beginnings: of eras, of projects, of art, and of reality itself. Kari Paul reviews.
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by David Vajda, 16 May 2013. Tags: films, fuera de lo comun, Konex, live music
The alternative screening cycle “Proyecciones Fuera de la Común” is back at Konex this autumn, where trendy crowds gather on bean bags to watch live music sets by Argentine bands followed by an offbeat international film.
Posted in Film, Music
by Simon Hall, 09 May 2013. Tags: David Weiss, Der Lauf Der Dinge, Malba, modern art, Peter Fischli
Swiss artists Peter Fischli & David Weiss’ combination of slapstick humour and conceptual rigour has had a profound influence on contemporary art. Here Simon Hall discusses their most renowned work Der Lauf Der Dinge which is currently on show at MALBA.
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by Laura Benitez, 09 May 2013. Tags: Feet on the road, ideame, independent theatre
IdeaMe is an online platform, which helps creators, be they inventors, artists, or designers, among others, to finance their projects through crowd funding. The Indy features and promotes one project every week, with the aim of helping the creators finance and achieve their dreams. This week: The Feet on the Road
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by Avery Kelly, 06 May 2013. Tags: feria del libro, la rural, literature
The 39th annual Buenos Aires international Feria del Libro kicked off last Thursday, 25th April, and so far has not disappointed. Avery Kelly finds out what’s going on at this year’s event.
Posted in Literature
by Simon Guerra, 01 May 2013. Tags: buenos aires, feria del libro, literature
The Ferial del Libro in Palermo runs through 13th May at La Rural expo centre. The Argentina Independent brings you photos of the event.
Posted in Literature, Photoessay
by Stephanie Halovanic, 30 April 2013. Tags: Acá adentro, Mario Bendesky
As we wrap up film month, Stephanie Halovanic speaks to director Mateo Bendesky about his experimental first feature ‘Acá adentro’, and how the film schools in Buenos Aires are helping young Argentine film makers develop their talents.
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by Agustina Santomaso and Nicolas Allen, 26 April 2013. Tags: Argentine literature, Author spotlight, Fabián Casas
We return to our Author Spotlight series as Nicolas Allen and Agustina Santomaso meet Fabián Casas to talk about poetry, travels, language, and what it’s like to be a great author with no imagination.
Posted in Literature, TOP STORY
by Denis Culum, 26 April 2013. Tags: buenos aires, film, shorts
As we continue film month, Denis Culum looks at the role of ‘shorts’ as a platform for young and talented directors and actors, and wonders if the format could become more popular with audiences in the future.
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