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Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires |
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Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA) established in 2001.
It collects and shares Latin American art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. The collection has paintings, e.g. Kahlo, Rivera, Lam.
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Buenos Aires |
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes |
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The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes was inaugurated in 1896.
The MNBA collection includes pre-Columbian, colonial, Argentinean and international art, from the 3rd century BC to the present day.
The MNBA's collections include works by, among others: El Greco, Francisco de Goya, Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall, Vassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Henry Moore.
Argentine art is represented, for example, by: Antonio Berni, Marta Minujín and León Ferrari, and Latin American art, for example, by: Joaquín Torres García, Diego Rivera and Jesús Rafael Soto.
The total number of exhibits in the collection is over 12,000.
The exhibition area covers 4,610 square meters.
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Argentina |
Buenos Aires |
National Historical Museum |
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National Historical Museum (Museo Histórico Nacional) was established in 1889. It officially opened to the public in 1891.
The National Historical Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts that chronicle Argentina’s history, focusing primarily on the country's struggle for independence and the 19th century. Key highlights of its collections include:
1. Historical Artifacts and Memorabilia
- Weapons: Swords, sabers, and guns used during the independence wars.
- Flags and Banners: National flags, including those used by revolutionary armies.
- Military Uniforms: Uniforms of key figures like General José de San Martín and other military leaders.
2. Personal Belongings of National Heroes
- Items that belonged to José de San Martín, Manuel Belgrano, and Juan Manuel de Rosas, among others.
- San Martín's saber: One of the museum’s most treasured items.
3. Documents and Manuscripts
- Original letters, decrees, and proclamations from the independence era.
- Treaties and correspondence between revolutionary leaders.
4. Fine Art Collection
- Paintings depicting significant moments in Argentine history, such as battles and revolutionary events.
- Works by renowned Argentine artists like Cándido López, who documented the Paraguayan War (War of the Triple Alliance) through his paintings.
5. Furniture and Everyday Items
- 19th-century furniture from notable homes and public buildings.
- Items showcasing daily life during Argentina’s formative years.
6. Religious and Cultural Artifacts
- Religious items, including crosses and church relics, reflecting the role of the Catholic Church in Argentina’s history.
7. Numismatics and Medals
- Coins, medals, and currency from Argentina’s early years as a nation.
8. Archaeological Artifacts
- Pre-Columbian artifacts from various indigenous cultures, offering insight into Argentina’s history before colonization.
The National Historical Museum has a collection of approximately 50,000 artifacts, about 4,000 artifacts are on display.
The museum complex, including its gardens and exhibition spaces, covers approximately 4,000 square meters. The exhibition area itself is around 1,600 square meters.
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Australia |
Brisbane |
Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art |
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Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) have been working together since 2006. In total, they cover an area of nearly 30,000 square meters. They present contemporary art of Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Their collections include works by others: Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Nam June Paik, Cindy Sherman, and James Turrell. QAGOMA includes the Children's Art Center.
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