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On Now: Grete Stern’s Dreams

On Now: Grete Stern’s Dreams

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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On Now: ‘Origen’ at Edificio Cassará

On Now: ‘Origen’ at Edificio Cassará

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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Live Music, Bean Bags, and Indy Flicks at Konex

Live Music, Bean Bags, and Indy Flicks at Konex

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.

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On Now: Der Lauf Der Dinge at MALBA

On Now: Der Lauf Der Dinge at MALBA

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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Project of the Week: The Feet on the Road

Project of the Week: The Feet on the Road

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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Buenos Aires Feria del Libro: One for the Books

Buenos Aires Feria del Libro: One for the Books

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.

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The Indy Eye: Buenos Aires Feria del Libro 2013

The Indy Eye: Buenos Aires Feria del Libro 2013

The Ferial del Libro in Palermo runs through 13th May at La Rural expo centre. The Argentina Independent brings you photos of the event.

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Film Review: Mateo Bendesky’s ‘Acá adentro’

Film Review: Mateo Bendesky’s ‘Acá adentro’

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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Author Spotlight: Fabián Casas

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.

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Film Shorts: When Less is More

Film Shorts: When Less is More

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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