Buenos Aires Awakens to Art

Buenos Aires Awakens to Art: 5 Must-See Exhibitions to Visit This April
In the heart of Buenos Aires autumn, when the leaves crunch under hurried footsteps and the air smells of freshly brewed coffee, Buenos Aires once again revels in art. Museums, cultural centers, and galleries open their doors to invite you to discover stories that permeate every corner of the city.
5 Exhibitions to Let Yourself Become a Part of Art and the City

Buenos Aires isn't just visited: it's lived, walked, and felt. This April, we offer five art exhibitions that will not only nourish your eyes and soul, but will also allow you to immerse yourself in some of the capital's most vibrant neighborhoods.
1. “Becoming Stone” – Espacio Móvil, Parque Patricios

Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens present an exhibition where humor and criticism merge to explore the relationship between financial capital and nature. A multisensory experience to rethink the environmental future. Where: Móvil, Iguazú 451, Parque Patricios.
When: Saturdays from 4 to 8 p.m.

What else to do in the area?
Parque Patricios pulses with the energy of urban renewal: the same neighborhood that was once on the outskirts now houses the Technology District, modern cafes, and green spaces like the traditional Parque Patricios, designed by the legendary Carlos Thays. Ideal for a picnic or a walk after the exhibition.
2. “Acid Rain” – Recoleta Cultural Center

A group exhibition that reviews 45 years of Recoleta's history, combining visual arts, comics, and graphic humor. A journey through satire, social memory, and the artistic pulse of the city.
Where: Junín 1930, Recoleta.
When: Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 9 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

What else to do in the area?
The Recoleta Cultural Center is a landmark in itself: it was a convent, a hospital, and a home for Recollect nuns. Just a stone's throw away is the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar (the second oldest church in Buenos Aires) and the Recoleta Cemetery, where icons of national history, such as Eva Perón, are laid to rest. A stroll through Plaza Francia and its traditional craft fair are also a must.
3. “Benveniste/Rodríguez. Perception and Illusion” – National Museum of Fine Arts

Argentine kinetic art comes alive in this exhibition celebrating two of its pioneers, Perla Benveniste and Eduardo Rodríguez. Optical illusion, movement, light: a dialogue between yesterday and today.
Where: Av. del Libertador 1473, Recoleta.
When: Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

What else to do in the area?
Visiting the Bellas Artes is like entering a temple of culture: its permanent collection includes works by Rodin, Goya, Monet, and Berni. Just steps away are the Museum of Decorative Arts, the MARQ Architecture Museum, and the beautiful Japanese Garden, an oasis of calm and beauty. If hunger strikes, the cafés on Libertador Avenue are a welcome refuge.
4. “A World That Can't Sleep” – Borges Cultural Center

An immersive installation that reflects the vertigo of a hyperconnected, sleepless world. Darkness, flashing lights, sounds, and textures allow you to experience firsthand the sleeplessness of the 21st century.
Where: Viamonte 525, Downtown.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

What else to do in the area?
The Borges Cultural Center, located in the Galerías Pacífico, is a hidden gem in Downtown. You can take the opportunity to explore the frescoes by Antonio Berni, Spilimbergo, and Castagnino in the building's dome, or lose yourself between Florida and Lavalle streets, where the city beats at its most frenetic and tango-like. A coffee and croissants in a historic bar is the best way to let it all go.
5. “Kuitca 86” – MALBA, Palermo

Guillermo Kuitca takes us back to the 1980s in an exhibition that captures his most experimental and visceral phase. Paintings, iconic series like "Nobody Forgets Anything," and intimate documents make up this journey through time.
Where: Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, Palermo.
When: Every day (except Tuesdays) from 12 to 8 p.m.

What else to do in the area?
MALBA is a must-see for any lover of Latin American art. But its location is also privileged: you're just minutes from the Palermo Woods, the Rose Garden, the Galileo Galilei Planetarium, and the modern gastronomic corridor of Libertador Avenue. A walk that will take you all afternoon.
Buenos Aires, an open-air museum

Visiting these exhibits isn't just a cultural experience: it's immersing yourself in the vibrant identity of Buenos Aires, a city that breathes art from its sidewalks to its terraces, where each neighborhood is an unfinished poem and each exhibition, an open door to new ways of looking at the world.
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