Independent local designers in Buenos Aires

If you`re looking for original local designers, from jewelry to art, this two original stores are of those not to miss. One of the shops is located in hip Palermo Hollywood area and the other one is downtown, next to the financial district but what they both have in common is their high quality products created by Argentine independent designers.

Tienda Puro Diseño was created after many successful design fairs and in year 2002 the store was established. Works from more than a hundred argentine designers are sold, including clothing, jewelry, furniture, light, objects, kitchen utensils, carpets, paper products and designs for kids.

For more information, visit: http://www.purodiseno.com.ar/

Autoría Buenos Aires is a combination of design and art since this space includes apart from local designer`s objects and clothing, an art gallery with works from Argentine artists which is also included in the Gallery Nights circuit.

For more information, visit: http://www.autoriabsas.com.ar/

For more pictures go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmtargentina/sets/72157615730867946/

United Buddy Bears in Buenos Aires

From the beginnings of March until April 13th, United Buddy Bears art exhibition has arrived to Buenos Aires` famous Plaza San Martin, located downtown. United Buddy Bears promote living together in peace and harmony on their global tour. Around140 Buddy Bears (each 2m tall) represent as many countries recognised by the United Nations.

Each Buddy Bear shows the individual design created by different artists on behalf of their native countries. The diverse design of the Buddy Bears - always typical for the respective countries- enables the visitors to experience a journey around the globe.

Buddy Bears activities and aid for children in need have formed an inseparable unit. To date, over 1.560.000 have been raised through donations and auctions in aid of UNICEF and local children`s relief organizations.

16 exhibitions on 5 continents: 2002 and 2003 Berlin, 2004 Hong Kong- Istanbul-Kitzbühel, 2005 Tokyo-Seoul, 2006 Sydney - Berlin- Vienna, 2007 Cairo-Jerusalem, 2008 Warsaw-Stutgart-Pyongyang and 2009 Buenos Aires.

For more information on Buddy Bears, visit http://www.buddy-bear.com/

For more pictures on the local exhibition, visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmtargentina/sets/72157615721814546/

Address for the exhibition is Av. Santa Fe and Maipú. Metro blue line, station San Martin.

Gallery Nights Buenos Aires (now in Punta del Este)

Every last friday of each month, from 19hs to 22hs , more than 70 art galleries and museums open their doors to a free invitation to the newest artistic expressions in town. The circuit stretches from Recoleta to Retiro and includes Palermo neighborhood in special editions. The proposal also includes free public transportation on a bus route with set stops.

Free printed maps of the circuit are available at the art galleries. Chandon offers the general public a complimentary champagne glass in every art gallery and there`s live bands and artists performing in some of the venues as well.

During the month of January 2009, Gallery Nights moves to Punta del Este, Uruguay, where 5 special editions will take place at La Barra every friday of the first month of year 2009.

For more information visit: http://www.artealdia.com/