First on my list of things to do was the annual noche de los museos, a cultural event in which more than 180 museums and art spaces throw open their doors for free until two or three in the morning. As one might expect, artistic chaos reigns as people from all walks of life come together by the thousands to participate in this wildly popular event. I had decided ahead of time to hit up the Centro Cultural de Recoleta, a venue located next to the Recoleta cemetery that brings together a wide array of contemporary artists in order to give them access to the public in a professional and safe environment. The walkways and exhibition rooms were jammed with Porteños and a few English speakers like myself, all of us enthusiastic to see the amazing variety of art in CCR's expansive and wonderful facility.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from el Centro Cultural de Recoleta
I can't help but love the big feet.
I had to snap a quick photo of this awesome frog.
Very colorful!
I loved the Japanese influences in this one.
This last one has some interesting street art. You see art like this all the time in San Telmo, one of the neighborhoods in Bs. As.
So that was Saturday night. Sunday I decided to return to San Telmo for the first time since I left the hostel and to experience La Feria de San Telmo (the San Telmo fair), a massive fair that runs for a good 10 blocks down Avenida Defensa and culminates in the historic Plaza Dorrego. This fair includes a large number of street performers, artists, and vendors marketing everything from mate gourds, to jewelry, to beautifully colored scarves and sweaters. While I was there I witnessed live tango performances, a Jack Sparrow lookalike, lots of creatively dressed up people, and some old time BA charm.
Here are a few pictures just to get a sense of the size of this fair.
The fair stretches on as far as the eye can see.
Can anyone spot the Jack Sparrow lookalike?
Apart from seeing la Feria, I made it a goal of mine to take as many photos of the street art in San Telmo as I could. Street art in Bs. As. is huge and brings an added dimension and depth to the city streets. I have posted a few of my favorite works that I had seen before, along with some recent finds I discovered while exploring San Telmo today. For more info on the street art scene in BA check out these two links. graffitimundo
Beautiful depiction of Evita.
I found this one on my second or third day in Bs. As. It is located in a school yard in San Telmo.
Hmmm, aliens?
I love exploring Buenos Aires. You never know what you will see or what activities are going on throughout the city. Sometimes the best way to get involved in something is to just walk around. For instance today I happened upon a parade/reenactment that I think was in celebration of San Martin, although after doing a little research I couldn't find out exactly what it was. On my way back from the fair I saw a man dressed in clothing that looked to be from the 17th or 18th century. I decided to follow him and look where I ended up.
Soldiers practicing before the parade.
Very distinguished gentlemen.
Another fun filled weekend wraps up in lively Buenos Aires. Once again a rich culture mixed with the vibrant city life have come together to produce an active, fun, and busy weekend. With museums open at all hours, vendors displaying their wares, and artists exhibiting their talents, Bs. As. has much to offer for anyone looking to have an experience rarely found elsewhere.
Thanks to all who enjoy keeping up with my travels and support my endeavors in this wonderful city.
Kyle, running through a maze of artwork and vendor stalls in the heart of Bs. As.
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