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COLECCIÓN DE ARTE AMALIA LACROZE DE FORTABAT
(Museo Fortabat; 4310-6600;
www.coleccionfortabat.org.ar
;
Olga Cossettini 141; admission AR$35;
noon-8pm Tue-Sun)
Rivaling Palermo's Malba for cutting-edge looks is this stunning art mu-
seum, prominently located at the northern end of Puerto Madero. It shows off the collection
of billionairess, philanthropist and socialite Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat, Argentina's
wealthiest woman. There are galleries devoted to Antonio Berni and Raúl Soldi (both fam-
ous Argentine painters) and works by international stars like Dalí, Klimt, Rodin and
Chagall; look for Warhol's colorful take on Fortabat herself in the family portrait gallery.
The building was designed by renowned Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly, and is a cre-
ation of steel, glass and concrete - the last a most appropriate material considering its pat-
roness (Fortabat is the major stockholder of Argentina's largest cement company). Finished
in 2008, it encompasses over 6000 sq meters, with several airy floors showcasing works by
famous Argentine and international artists. The most interesting thing about the museum it-
self, however, might be the movable aluminum panels above the glassy ceiling. They tilt
open and shut, keeping sun off the delicate artworks. Lacroze requested this feature so that
she could see her collection and the stars at the same time.
Spanish tours are given Tuesday to Sunday at 3pm and 5pm; call ahead for group tours
in English.
MUSEUM
FAENA ARTS CENTER
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ARTS CENTER
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( 4010-9233;
www.faenaartscenter.org
; Aime Paine 1169; admission AR$40, Mon free; varies de-
pending on exhibition)
This very large, airy art space - in a beautifully renovated flour mill -
highlights the contemporary dreams of local and international artists and designers. You
should expect the most cutting-edge exhibits that utilize these spaces to the maximum -
think rope nets hanging from the ceiling or light pyramids reaching for the sky. Check the
website for upcoming shows.
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