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Retiro: Art, architecture, history and hidden gems
Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
$70
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Overview
The Argentine Art: hidden gems of Retiro tour showcases a neighborhood rich in artistic heritage and modern creativity. Over the span of 3 hours, participants will trace the history of Argentine art from the 20th century to today.
- 🏢 Begin at the iconic Edificio Kavanagh, where the tour guide shares the building's cultural significance and the legend of its construction.
- 🎨 Visit Plazoleta Alberto Ginastera to explore the sculpture "Nosotros Afuera" by Federico Manuel Peralta Ramos, discussing the artist's unique perspective and the avant-garde spirit of the 1960s.
- 📍 Experience a contemporary art gallery featuring a current exhibition, analyzing artworks and their social, political, and economic contexts while engaging with gallerists or curators.
- 🏛️ Stop at the former Di Tella Institute to learn about its pivotal role in Argentine art, the "Di Tella Generation," and how the cultural revolution of the 1960s shaped the art landscape.
- 🖼️ Explore a second gallery, examining contemporary artistic proposals, materials, and curatorial decisions that challenge traditional Argentine art norms.
- 🌟 Conclude your journey at Galerias Pacifico, a stunning 1891 building adorned with murals from renowned artists like Antonio Berni, highlighting art's presence in everyday spaces.
- 📚 Enjoy insights from a knowledgeable English-speaking guide throughout the tour, enhancing your understanding of the local art scene.
- 🚍 Benefit from nearby public transportation options, making the tour easily accessible from various locations.
- 🐾 Service animals are welcome, ensuring an inclusive experience for all participants.
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Argentine Art: hidden gems of Retiro
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- guide
Meeting point
In front of the iconic Kavanagh Building
Return details
We finish the tour in front of a bar in a modernist building for artist´s atelier
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Edificio KavanaghWe begin in front of the Kavanagh Building. Here we introduce ourselves and I provide context about the neighborhood and its importance within the world of art and architecture in Buenos Aires. I share the famous legend surrounding the construction of the Kavanagh and talk about the building as a piece of cultural heritage.
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Plazoleta Alberto GinasteraAt this stop, we focus on the sculpture Nosotros Afuera by Federico Manuel Peralta Ramos. Through this work, I talk about his eccentric personality, his belief that art and life were inseparable, and his connection to the Di Tella Institute in the 1960s. This stop helps us understand the experimental spirit of the period and of this iconic Buenos Aires artist, and how Retiro became the stage for a bold and provocative avant-garde.
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We visit a contemporary art gallery where we explore a current exhibition. Here we analyze the artworks and reflect on how they engage with social, political, and economic contexts. I also explain the role of galleries within the art system: how they represent artists, how art fairs and the market function, and how galleries differ from museums. When possible, we talk with gallerists or curators, creating a close and dynamic experience.
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In front of the former Di Tella Institute, I explain why this place marked a turning point in Argentine art. We discuss the international context of the 1960s, the Cold War, and the cultural influence of the United States in Latin America. I introduce the so-called “Di Tella Generation” and recount key episodes and milestones of the artistic avant-gardes of the 1960s. This stop helps us understand how art, politics, and power are always deeply connected, and how Retiro was the heart of that cultural revolution—and how it is once again becoming a site of artistic experimentation today.
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In a second gallery, we delve into other contemporary proposals. We analyze materials, scale, curatorial decisions, and modes of display. We reflect on how current artists engage with—or challenge—the Argentine modern tradition and the experimental legacy of the 1960s. This is a moment to train the eye and to understand that every exhibition is also a position taken within the art field.
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Galerias PacificoWe end our walk in this 1891 building, inspired by the great Parisian department stores. In the late 1940s, its dome was painted by some of the most important artists in the country. Among them, Antonio Berni, together with Spilimbergo, Castagnino, and Urruchúa, created the monumental murals that now crown the central space. Standing beneath this dome allows us to understand that art does not belong only to museums: it also inhabits commercial buildings, transitional spaces, hidden galleries, and everyday places. Retiro, though residential and financial in character, holds layers of artistic history within its architecture. From these murals to the avant-gardes of the 1960s and contemporary art galleries today, art appears woven throughout the neighborhood and its history.
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Retiro: Art, architecture, history and hidden gems
Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
$70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!