The walls of the Argentine city – enlivened by massive murals, whimsical painted figures, moody graffiti and subtle but emblematic stencils – carry a powerful political charge.
28 May 2013
From a monochromatic blue in Spain to a full palette of hues in Buenos Aires, these five towns are a shade above the rest.
26 March 2013
Locals are aiming to protect the city’s Baroque, Art Nouveau and Beaux Arts buildings, which combine to create an eclectic, cosmopolitan and unique architectural landscape.
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14 March 2013
While tango may be the Argentine capital’s most famous export, fileteado, a unique style of artistic drawing that originated in the city’s wagon factories, is another local highlight.
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26 December 2012
Commencing 19 May in the Argentine capital is ArteBA, a four-day contemporary art fair showcasing works from 850 international artists.
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09 May 2012
Find respite from the urban highway in one of the elegant green plazoletas and gardens that decorate the one-kilometre-long Avenida.
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21 January 2011
Former presidents, military generals, artists and, most famously, Eva Perón, are buried here in fabulous mausoleums of stone and bronze.
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23 September 2010
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