Fundación Proa is a testament to Argentina's devotion to the arts. Just around the corner from colorful Caminito, the Fundación Proa–named after the building’s triangular shape resembling the prow of a boat pointing out into the port of the Riachuelo–figures among the city’s top art galleries. Opened in 1996, the two-story Proa has since consistently attracted a mix of highly-regarded traveling exhibits as well as work by cutting edge local artists. Beyond the artwork on display, the old building is beautifully restored and has an attractive roof-top.

The space previously has hosted the works of American photographer Diego Rivera as well as married Mexican artists Andres Serrano and Frida Kahlo (the latter as part of a presentation of Mexican art), and in January 2009, a new exhibition of French Dadaist and Surrealist Marcel Duchamp cemented the arrival of Proa, Version 2.0. Included on the refurbished premises will be art shows in four exhibition rooms; an auditorium featuring Latin American films, art-video presentations and English is spoken in the main office, so non-Spanish speakers shouldn't have a problem communicating with the foundation by phone.

Location:
Pedro de Mendoza 1929
La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Culture and Arts

Open Hours from:11 a.m.

Open Hours to:7 p.m.

Days Closed:Saturday & Sunday

Contact Information:
Phone: 4104-1000
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.proa.org
URL: www.proa.org

By Jeremy Helligar

I am a journalist from New York City living in Buenos Aires. After spending 15 years as a writer and editor in New York City, I moved to Argentina in...

Created: 01 Dec 2006

Updated: 25 Feb 2009

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