The sun rises on 2013 in Patagonia, Argentina. 2012 was a eventful year for Argentina. The country expropriated and renationalized its gas company, YPF, scaring off many international investors. Early in 2012 the state of public transportation was in the news after 51 people died and several hundred were injured in a train accident at […]
Archives for 2012
Foto of the Week — Santa Claus Spotted in Buenos Aires
Santa Claus was spotted in a summery getup of red shorts and a sleeveless shirt in the streets of Buenos Aires this week. Papá Noel, as he in called in South America, was seen walking toward the Christmas tree in Plaza de Mayo. Although trying to keep a low-profile, he was recognized by children and […]
Foto of the Week — Weapon of Mass Instruction
One the most conspicuous vehicles that makes its way through Buenos Aires is the ‘Arma de Instrucción Masiva’ (Weapon of Mass Instruction), pictured here in front of the City of Buenos Aires Legislature. The book exchange on wheels is the brain child of artist, Raúl Lemesoff, who hopes to take his ‘book tank’ all over […]
Porteño Corner: Alfredo Genovese, Fileteador
Alfredo Genevose Fileteador Age: 48 Lives:Caballito Q: Describe for readers who are unfamiliar, what is fileteado? Fileteado is an Argentine decorative art that was born in Buenos Aires at the turn of the 19th century. • Tell me about your work as a fileteador I work in iconography, […]
Buenos Aires International Jazz Festival
The Buenos Aires jazz scene often gets overshadowed by the sounds of tango, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, but for five four days in spring jazz music fills the city during the annual International Buenos Aires Jazz Festival. With sounds ranging from classic bebob, to gypsy jazz, klezmer, to swing and nuevo tango, the festival […]
