In its eighteenth edition, “The museum night”, more than 230 historical and artistic, public and private spaces will be part of the programming. The event will take place on Saturday, October 22. This year the axis will be on the need to reverse climate change, for this reason the proposal of the museums will be focused on exhibitions and activities related to art and nature, climate situation, environment and sustainability, supporting awareness of the issues addressed. by C40 Global Mayors Summit.
Organized by the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, the cultural event of the year will be a moment of celebration in which museums, emblematic buildings and cultural spaces throughout the city will open their doors in the evening hours, with free admission. The activities begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 a.m., in a seven-hour circuit, in which you can tour and breathe the culture of Buenos Aires.
“Continuing in the spirit of C40, this year the Night of the Museums will focus on one of the greatest challenges of our time: the fight against climate change. This fight commits us all, and also to culture, which is why we are waiting for you with free exhibitions and activities in all communes, artist installations and workshops linked to sustainability. We are waiting for you to enjoy the magic of culture on the most anticipated night by all”, said the head of the Government of the city of Buenos Aires, Horacio Rodriguez Larreta.
As in previous editions, public transport is added to the proposal so that the interested party can move throughout the city. Participants will be able to approach the subway lines from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. You can also access the groups that have signage in their units, free of charge, by showing the “free pass” that is downloaded from the application BOTI.
Among the options is the Buenos Aires Museum, which will have Mafalda Already Cinchona as protagonists. On the terrace there will be a sample of vignettes, a participatory workshop on comics, and an installation of the character created by Joaquin Lavado. In front of the entrance of the museum there will be shows of hundred flying, active art Y Raccoon Orchestra. In addition, there will be participatory workshops and the fair knows the earth. At the closing of the exhibition, “The imminence of light” by the artist from Salta will be presented Ana Benedettiwho will carry out performances and activities in the room.
Inspired by the environmental message, the Larreta Museum will present an immersive experience with the artist Nicholas Rodriguez and the museum gardeners. In addition, you can visit the garden, with workshops on cultivation and prints, and a set of DJs. Added to the proposal is the Sivori Museum an installation by the artist will be exhibited there Monica Casella, in the open air, carried out with recycled materials and plastic bottles, with the participation of the public. There will also be sustainable workshops and guided tours by the artists Elisa O’Farrell and Alicia Herrero.
“The 18th edition of this great event will be a transformative night in which art and cultural spaces are put at the service of the environment to raise awareness and invite the public to become active ambassadors,” he declares. Martina Magaldigeneral director of heritage, museums and the city’s historic center.
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