Posted on 02 July 2012. Tags: Avellaneda massacre, CGT, photoessay, piqueteros, protests
Several protests brought the city of Buenos Aires to a standstill last week. On Tuesday 26th June, protestors commemorated the ten year anniversary of the Avellaneda Massacre where two young men, DarÃo and Maxi were killed by police during a protest by the piqueteros demanding better living conditions at the peak of the social and economic crisis. On Wednesday 27th June, protestors began gathering in the morning in the Plaza de Mayo and around the Obelisk for what the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) hoped to be a 150,000 person demonstration in the afternoon. Photographers Diego Espinosa, Patricio Guillamón, and Patricio Murphy were on hand to cover the events.
The motorway stands empty at Puente Pueyrredón during the protest commemorating the ten year anniversary of the Avellaneda Massacre. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
The motorway is blocked off at Puente Pueyrredón. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
The students' union of the University of Buenos Aires protests at Puente Pueyrredón (Photo: Patricio Guillamón)
Piqueteros cut off Puente Pueyrredón. (Photo: Patricio Guillamón)
Choripan vendors set up shop in the center during the protests by CGT on Wednesday June 27. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)
A mother carries a sign saying 'Cristina I want to provide for my children, not yours' during the CGT protest. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)
Banners and protestors cut off the streets during the CGT protest. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)
A woman wears an involved protest banner during Wednesday's CGT protest. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)
The CGT protest fills up Plaza de Mayo. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
CGT protestors enjoy a festive afternoon. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
Wednesday's CGT protest fills Plaza de Mayo and the surrounding streets, bringing the city-centre to a standstill. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
CGT protestors set off coloured smoke bombs during Wednesday's protest. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
The CGT protest organized by Moyano brought the city-centre to a stand-still with their demands for income tax reform. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
Plaza de Mayo is filled with people and the skies above are filled with balloons and markers. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
Diagonal Norte is filled with protestors from Plaza de Mayo to the Obelisk. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)
Posted in Photoessay
Posted on 06 March 2012. Tags: Art, centro cultural recoleta, concert, graffiti, Music, photoessay, photography, Urban Art
The PUMA art festival came to the Centro Cultural Recoleta over the past weekend. Â Artists, photographers, musicians and DJs came together to present and create their work in front of the public. Â Photographer Natasha Ali was there and shares her vision of what went down.
Street artists, Stephen and Martin Varbaro Campili, collaborate on a live paint mural. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
Street artists, Stephen and Martin Varbaro Campili, collaborate on a live paint mural. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
All girl punk-pop band, Liers, take the stage. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
The crowd at the main stage. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
The work of local graphic designer and illustrator, Alan Berry Rhys. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
Lomo photography, by Coni Dietrich and MatÃas Altbach. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
Street art and bike designs. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
Crowd member graffitis surroundings during the concert. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
Night falls and the crowd stays strong. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
Local electro-instrumental band, Dietrich, puts on a dramatic stage show. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
DJs perform in front of a huge colouring wall. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
North-American artist, Ron English, speaks about his creative process and his past work. (Photo: Natasha Ali)
Posted in Photoessay, Underground BA
Posted on 25 January 2012. Tags: colour, desert, jujuy, photoessay, salta
Northwest Argentina is a magical place filled with mountains that continually change colours, ancient indigenous culture and traditions, villages that warm your heart upon seeing and roads with landscapes that keep on surprising you with their beauty. A truly magical place, Jujuy and Salta are part of the soul of Argentina and are not to missed if you want to gain a complete understanding of the Argentine culture and its people. Photographer Celine Massa shares her photos of a recent trip up north.
Purmamarca (Jujuy), is famous for 'el cerro de los siete colores' (the hill of the seven colours).
Markets close for the afternoon siesta in Purmamarca (Jujuy).
Cardon, a type of cactus from northern Argentina fills the desert landscape.
A protest against international buses working in Argentina blocks the road in La Quiaca (Jujuy).
Wiphala flags wave in the wind at a protest against international buses working in Argentina in La Quiaca (Jujuy).
Bolivians cross the border loaded with merchandise to be distributed in Argentina (Jujuy).
Laguna de los pozuelos (Jujuy), known for holding a large population of flamencos reflects the perfect sky.
Laguna de los pozuelos (Jujuy), known for holding a large population of flamencos shows signs of drought.
Llamas heading south in Laguna de los pozuelos (Jujuy).
Humahuaca's (Jujuy) colourful cemetery.
Overlooking Iruya town (Salta), the "town hanging from the sky" as it is sometimes known.
Workmen fill bags with salt in Salinas Grandes.
The ancient Quilmes Ruins (Tucuman).
A lone man plays his guitar in the Ampiteatro (Salta).
The amazing landscape of the Valles Calchaquies (Salta).
Posted in Photoessay, Travel, Travel
Posted on 24 June 2011. Tags: feria, mataderos, photoessay
This June (2011), the Mataderos Feria turns 25 years old and is celebrating every Sunday (weather depending). The stands of artesanal crafts fill the streets leading to the central plaza. Folklore Dancers glide through the crowds as musicians play on the central stage. In the afternoon, gauchos run the corrida de la sortija (Ring Race) trying to put a small knife through a metal ring suspended on a frame as they race their horses underneath in a show of speed and accuracy. Photographers Kate Stanworth and Beatrice Murch share their photos with our readers here.
The craft market. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
Mates on sale in the craft market. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
Folkloric dancers. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
Folkloric dancers. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
Folkloric dancers at the end of their performance. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Folkloric dancers in the market square. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
Folkloric dancers in the market square. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Following tradition. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
A young gaucho waiting to compete in the sortija. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
A young gaucho watching the sortija. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
Gaucho waiting to compete in the sortija. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
A gaucho waiting to compete in the sortija. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
A gaucho during the sortija. (Photo: Kate Stanworth)
Corrida de Sortija. (Photos: Beatrice Murch)
Horses at Mataderos. (Photos: Beatrice Murch)
Posted in Photoessay, The City
Posted on 06 May 2011. Tags: lake district, patagonia, photoessay
The autumn is in full swing and as the colder weather approaches the Indy Eye looks back on one of Argentina’s most popular and beautiful summer destinations the Lake District of northern Patagonia. San Carlos de Bariloche is the biggest city in the RÃo Negro province and also acts as the centre of tourism. But just outside the city streets are sprawling valleys, lakes, and towering mountains. The national route 258 takes visitors through the valley towards the town of El Bolsón. The town is surrounded by mountains and lies near the blue RÃo Azul and its neighbour RÃo Quemquemtreu. The inspiring natural beauty and excellent climate made the town ideal for agriculture. El Bolsón was home to the first hippie colony in Argentina and as a result developed one of the biggest artisan fairs. Besides the incredible natural attractions tourists are also drawn to its cultivation of fruits, microbrew production, and artisan chocolates. Yet the town’s true charm lies outside of the street lights in the outdoors where the rustic hippie spirit and rural guacho folklore co-exist. Photos by Brian Funk.
Mountain shelter caretaker Marcelo enjoys the tranquil lifestyle of catering to trekkers who pass by the Lago Natación refuge during the shelter trail circuit in the mountains outside of El Bolsón, Rio Negro.
Atrapasueños - Dream catchers hang from the ceiling of an handicrafts shop and café overlooking Lake Epuyen in Chubut, Argentina.
A seagull-like bird takes off from a rock along the shoreline of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Bariloche, Argentina.
A small cascade winds through the thick Patagonia woods just outside of El Bolsón, Rio Negro.
Ice caves line the small streams near the Lago Natación mountain shelter. The summer heat melts most of the snow but small caves usually remain throughout the year.
A monument to the indigenous Mapuche tribe made from wood sits in the centre of Plaza Pagano in El Bolsón.
The bright pink fucias stick out from the lush green vegetation along the El Bolsón trekking trails.
A forest fire blazes on the mountain ridge overlooking the town of Lago Puelo. The fire raged for two days burning over 200 acres of forest including houses and business in the neighbouring town El Hoyo on 1st March 2011.
Lago Natación as seen from the top of the nearby mountain ridge.
The small wooden bridge is the only way for pedestrians to cross the RÃo Azul at the confluence near Wharton in RÃo Negro.
The hot summer weather in Lago Puelo National Park makes the turquoise lake an ideal spot for locals to take a dip.
Hielo Azul glacier is one of the popular spots for trekkers willing to put in an extra effort and see its cool green water.
Posted in Photoessay, Travel, Travel
Posted on 22 April 2011. Tags: Christianity, easter, photoessay, semana santa
Tierra Santa – the Holy Land – the religiously-themed amusement park in Costanera norte in Buenos Aires holds a re-enactment of the 12 stations of the cross on Friday and Saturday before Easter. Afterwards, there is a candlelight mass and fireworks. It is an interesting pageant and believers are brought to tears. Photographer Beatrice Murch shares her photos of the spectacle.
Rabbis and Pontius Pilot condem Jesus to death via crucifixion.
Jesus is whipped by a Roman soldier.
Jesus Christ carries his cross through the 'streets of Jerusalem'.
Followers of Christ.
Jesus is nailed to the cross.
Water on a sponge is lifted to Jesus to quench his dying thirst.
Believers of Christ raise their hands to show their faith that he died for their sins.
Jesus Christ dead on the cross.
Mother Mary weeps over the body of her son, Jesus Christ.
The actors who portray Jesus Christ and Mother Mary pose for snapshots with attendees.
Tierra Santa as viewed from above with Palermo in the background.
Evening mass is held by candlelight on the grounds of Tierra Santa.
A Christian holds their candle during evening mass.
Fireworks explode behind the massive 18 meter high statue of Jesus Christ as he resurrects over the mountain.
Posted in Photoessay
Posted on 01 April 2011. Tags: Art, Culture, noche en vela, photoessay
All throughout last Saturday night (26th March), the city of Buenos Aires played host to a plethora of cultural events al aire libre in a city-wide celebration called Noche en Vela which was inspired by the ‘Nuit Blanche’ of Paris. Residents were invited to enjoy and reevaluate the concept of the ‘Buenos Aires Night’. From La Boca to the Obelisco; Recoleta, to Parque de la Ciudad and on to the Palermo Woods, porteños encountered dance troupes, light displays on famous monuments, musical concerts and more. Beatrice Murch bused around town to capture a small part of the over one hundred events that were available for free from 7pm til 7am.
Av. Corrientes closed to cars and full of pedestrians.
Obelisco painted with 'water' during a light projection performance.
Russian Symphony Orchestra performs at the Obelisco
Crowds of tango enthusiasts take lessons on avenidas Corrientes at Callao.
Fire dancers performed at the base of the Obelisco.
The famous Pizzeria Güerrin enjoyed a full night as the line spilled onto the pavement.
Jorge Pastorino shines a light on Maman, the monumental sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, as the crowd beneath enjoys a silent movie accompanied by a live musical performance.
The mouth of the Riachuelo river at La Boca is beautified by a light show performed by Jorge Pastorino.
Balkin Spice takes the stage by storm at Av. de Mayo.
Enthusiastic concert goers get into the spirit of Balkin Spice.
EDEN 2011 by Nicolás Bernaudo. One hundred 'spheres' were attached to lines to form a cube that changed internal LED lights to create a light show.
The law school's façade was lit up with a spectacular light show accompanied by music and the passing traffic.
Posted in Photoessay, The City
Posted on 25 March 2011. Tags: justice, march, photoessay
Thursday, March 24th 2011, saw the 35th anniversary of the military coup that plunged Argentina into its last dictatorship which lasted from 1976-83 and was a seven-year reign of terror in which 30,000 people are estimated to have been killed or disappeared. The day, known as DÃa de la Memoria, is marked by a large march through Buenos Aires from Congress along Av. de Mayo to Plaza de Mayo. Over 50,000 people congregated to declare Nunca Más (Never Again). Photographers Andy Donohoe, Beatrice Murch and Brian Funk were there to capture and document the moment and share their photographs with readers below.
A man stares at photos of old television hosts during the dictatorship, Mirtha Legrand, Mauro Viale, Mariano Grondona. (Photo: Brian Funk)
Protesters hold photos in memory of the disappeared from the last military dictatorship in Argentina. (Photo: Brian Funk)
Protesters hold up photos and a banner of those who disappeared during the seven year dictatorship. (Photo: Brian Funk)
Tires burn brightly in front of protestors. (Photo: Andy Donohoe)
Marchers contain their group marching in line. (Photo: Andy Donohoe)
Murga dancing at Plaza de Mayo. (Photo: Andy Donohoe)
People holding up the 'V' sign, which in Argentina, signifies Peronism. (Photo: Andy Donohoe)
A flare is lit in the march along Av de Mayo sending smoke through the crowd. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
A woman holds up a blue and white umbrella among the flags. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Disappeared actors memorialized by outlines filled with their names. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
'Nunca Mas' or 'Never again' on a banner held up by UBA students. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Poor lost soul lost in the protest on Av de Mayo as it crosses 9 de Julio. (Photo: Brian Funk)
Posted in Human Rights, Photoessay
Posted on 18 March 2011. Tags: dance, performance, photoessay
During the long weekend of March 10-13 the city of Buenos Aires sponsored dance performances in three public parks: Plaza San Martin, Plaza Miserere and Parque de la Memoria. These open air events showcased dance troops and gave the public quite a show. Andy Donohoe captured some moments from the performances at Plaza Miserere and shares them with our readers.
Reading the intro to 'Taller de Luis Garay' in the afternoon sunlight.
Experimental and interpretive dance.
Lost in the moment.
A packed audience watches on as pages explode everywhere as part of 'Cariño'.
Getting acrobatic.
Moving with feeling.
Colours and lots of movement for 'Agua Florida'.
Legs up!
Moving as one.
A sparkly ending.
Getting the audience partying.
Getting down.
Posted in Photoessay, The City
Posted on 04 March 2011. Tags: carnaval, carnival, Entre Rios, Gualeguaychu, photoessay
This weekend is Carnaval! There will be parties all over the world in honor of Mardi Gras. Women in skimpy costumes with feathers and sparkles will sashay and shimmy and dance through the streets as crowds enjoy the spectacle. Gualeguaychú, a town north of Buenos Aires in Entre RÃos province has the largest, most famous and organised carnaval parade in Argentina. Photographers Kate Stanworth and Beatrice Murch share some of their pics from years past. Enjoy this long weekend and have fun celebrating!
Photo by Beatrice Murch
Prisoners look on as floats are prepared next to Gualeguaychú prison by Kate Stanworth
Photo by Beatrice Murch
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Posted in Photoessay, Travel, Travel
