Beyond the classic tourist sights like Caminito-La Boca, Puerto Madero,
the Avenida 9 de Julio and the obelisk, the gardens of Palermo, Costanera
Sur, and so on, Buenos Aires has a rich cultural life, both in the centre
as well as in the outlying districts. In the central part of the city,
especially in the Avenida Corrientes, there are two important arts complexes
- El Rojas and El San Martín – which offer a vast program
of independent cinema, music, fine art and theatre as well as diverse
courses and workshops. In both, indie bands such as Pez, Menos Que Cero,
Flopa Manza Minimal and Pequeña Orquesta Reincidentes have put
on shows, although most of the musical events are to promote national
folklore and tango. In a similar vein, MALBA (Museum of Latin American
Art of Buenos Aires) hosts the most modern exhibitions of Argentinian
art. |
by
Hernán Cabeza
