07 Sep 2012
Buenos Aires' new MACBA contemporary art museum opens
BY Tom Walker
Image: MACBA is located in the San Telmo district
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Buenos Aires (MACBA) - a new contemporary art museum - has opened its doors to the public in the San Telmo district of the Argentinian capital.
Vila Sebastian Arquitectos are behind the attraction's design, which comprises a glass façade measuring 15m x 12m (49ft x 39ft) that brings together activities from all floors.
Museum activities are spread across 1,500sq m (16,146sq ft) on four floors, while temporary exhibition galleries and the permanent collection at all levels are integrated using a ramp.
MACBA is a development that has been led by art collector and philanthropist Aldo Rubio. It is hoped that the new attraction will help promote "Argentinian cultural dynamism".
A spokesperson for MACBA said: "Expecting new artistic experiences, the museum builds its heritage from various sources that cover different contemporary aspects.
"One of the projects that MACBA seeks to strengthen in its collection is the inclusion of works by recognised contemporary artists who are growing in the international art circuit.
"Thus, the museum is eager to join Buenos Aires in the process of integrating within the global metropolis offering contemporary art centres."
Click here for more information about MACBA.
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