Museo de arte moderno in Buenos Aires
The Museo de Arte Moderno in Buenos Aires (MAMBA) is a prominent art museum located in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Established in 1956, it focuses on modern and contemporary Argentine art, showcasing a diverse collection that includes paintings, sculptures, and installations from both local and international artists.
The Museum de Arte Moderno features works from key Argentine artists such as Kenneth Kemble, Ricardo Carpani, Julio Le Parc, Rogelio Polesello, Luis Tomasello, Gregorio Vardanega, Hugo Demarco, Jorge De la Vega, Albero Heredia, Juan Stoppani, Eduardo Serón, Maria Martorell, Susi Aczel, Carlos Silva, Juan Carlos Distéfano, Guillermo González Ruiz, Germaine Derbecq, Victor Magariños, Tomás Maldonado, Alfredo Hlito, Georges Vantongerloo, Elba Bairon, Guillermo Kuitca, Alfredo Prior, Pablo Siquier, Sofia Bohtlingk, León Ferrari, among others. The museum houses over 7,000 works of art. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, photography, and new media, highlighting significant movements in modern art from the 20th century to the present.
MAMBA also hosts temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events, making it a vibrant hub for artistic expression and engagement.
The museum’s building itself is an architectural attraction. Originally a 19th-century tobacco factory, it was renovated to create a space suitable for exhibiting art while maintaining elements of its historical structure. The design emphasizes openness and accessibility, with ample natural light illuminating the galleries.
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