News of malba

Visiting celebrities give Buenos Aires' hotels and restaurants a boost

26-09-2022 11:38 The new Buenos Aires experience combines luxury with tradition – visiting celebrities from the world of cinema and music are drawing the eye during their visits to Argentina's capital.

by Giselle Leclercq

ART

US$33-million Frida Kahlo painting becomes MALBA's new attraction

25-08-2022 22:15 MALBA modern art in Argentina museum to put record-breaking self-portrait by Frida Kahlo on display; Mexican artist’s creation was purchased last year by Eduardo Constantini and is the highest-priced Latin American artwork in history.

ART AUCTION

Argentine collector pays record US$35 million for Frida Kahlo work

17-11-2021 09:31 Argentine collector and MALBA founder Eduardo Costantini buys 'Diego y yo', a rare painting by Frida Kahlo, for almost US$35 million – a record price for a work by the iconic Mexican artist and for a Latino artist.

ART & CULTURE

Welcome back to the museum

05-12-2020 08:57 Cultural institutions are reopening their doors for pre-booked visits with Covid-19 protocols, and the new rules and reservation slots mean visitors can enjoy near private viewings of masterpieces in museums across the capital.

by Silvia Rottenberg