Buenos Aires Photo Kicks off on October 31

Starting on October 31, Recoleta Cultural Center will be hosting the ninth edition of Buenos Aires Photo, one of the most outstanding photography art shows in Latin America. Buenos Aires Photo gathers over 30 art galleries that have photography as the main element.

Buenos Aires Photo is going to be the platform to introduce the 8^th edition of Petrobras Award Bs. As. Photo, and this will be its first time as an invitation-only award. The jury in charge of choosing the 25 participants is made up of Valeria Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez Palma and Rodrigo Alonso. The prize is going to be announced on Thursday October 31, at 20:00 hours, at Petrobras’ space within the fair and the winner will be given $25,000 in cash. Furthermore, this activity is set to be complemented by a program named Petrobras Foto Libre, so the public is free to participate by taking one picture on Saturday November 2 to Recoleta Cultural Center and it will be showcased within this initiative. Check modes and prizes on www.buenosairesphoto.com

This is the first time that children will have their space within the framework of the show. Along with Kinder Joy, we’ll be presenting a photography contest with “Free Air” as the main theme. Children, 6 - 12 years old, can participate in the contest and dream about having their works displayed during BA Photo. Rules and terms can be checked online on www.buenosairesphoto.com

American Express Homage: This will be the first time that the fair includes a space to pay tribute to two of Argentina’s most acclaimed photographers. Curated by Rodrigo Alonso and having Buenos Aires as the main theme, we’ll enjoy a show by Sara Facio and Aldo Sessa and their 50-year expertise on photography.

Paseo de las Artes Parallel Show: As a classic element of the show, Duhau Palace - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires’ Paseo de las Artes will be once again the stage of one of the parallel exhibitions along with artist Andrea Juan. The show will be open 24/7, free access, Alvear Ave 1661.

Live Photography at Volkswagen Terrace

One of this year’s BA Photo new features is going to take place in one of the terraces where prestigious Argentinean photographers will be shedding light on unpublished works. This live performance will be putting on the map the work of 24 artists, throughout three days, November 1, 2 and 3, 18 - 21hrs. Live music and lounge.

Acquisition Programs: Just like in previous years, Chandon is going to buy the first artwork of the fair, to be added to its collection of contemporary art. We’ll also have the program established by Arte al Día publishing house to include new artists in its collection.

Espacio Joven OSDE NEO: Once again, art critic Julio Sanchez will be showcasing a selection of 4 young emerging photographers.

Espacio Rabobank: Recoleta Cultural Center’s Hall 6 will become a space for Video Art. 5 international galleries are going to exhibit their works: Peruvian artist Diego Lama (who represented Peru in the last edition of Havana biennale) from Lucia de la Puente Gallery, Erwin Olaf from Espacio Minimo gallery, Tadeo Muleiro from RO Arte, Juanli Carrion & Rena Leinberger from Y Gallery and Jonathas de Andrade de Vermelho.

Fundacion Deloitte is going to display the work of guest artists: Carola Rousso, Victoria Ruiz and Agustin Haehnel.

Espacio La Nacion is scheduled to showcase an exhibit by 3 outstanding representatives of Argentinean Documental photography, curated by Daniel Merle: Alejandro Chaskielberg, Rodrigo Abd, and Sebastian Szyd.

Among the international proposals included in the Patio Bullrich space, prestigious Bolivian artist Gaston Ugalde will be displaying his series created at Salar de Uyuni; and Osklen space will count on Brazilian photographer Oskar Metsavaht’s work and his series from Ipanema.

The show also includes special offers, such as Stella Artois space, with Urko Suaya as guest artist; the participation of Fundacion Banco Ciudad with the historic winners of Gente de mi Ciudad award; Feria de Libros de Fotos de Autor’s proposal invites to edit customized photography books, and the Nano Festival of Photography, a young and enriching proposal, proposes the public to participate in “4 DIAS en BAPhoto” and it will be showcasing the finest works from the past two editions of the festival.