The Indy Eye: September Underground Market

Posted on 18 September 2012. Tags: argentina independent, buenso aires, IMPA, underground market, vendors

Saturday 15th September, the Buenos Aires Underground Market came back for a second event at the IMPA worker-run factory in Almagro. Based on the successful model started in San Francisco, food vendors came together to share their creative culinary talents with more than 1,300 hungry visitors. The afternoon was packed with yummy goodness from a variety of independent producers. Cómo/Como shares a selection of images from the afternoon.

Bagels and Cake-pops from Buenos Aires Bread Co

Blueberry jellies of all types by Il Mirtilo

Larry from El Tejano skillfully cutting up the brisket

Enjoying the food

Bread, liverwurst and more by Kor van Lier / Pan Holandes

Smiles all around

Enjoying the market

Getting some Thom Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Bicho Feo supplied some acoustic sounds.

Reading the first issue of The Argentina Independent / Fruit Pizzas by One Day Cafe.

Kids helping out.

Ronald making 'Poffertjes' and Katherine selling her fudge.

Tucking into the Pulled Pork by El Tejano

Cameras everywhere.

Enjoying their meal.

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The Indy Eye: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Posted on 11 September 2012. Tags: meditation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the spiritual leader and founder of the NGO ‘Art of Living’ Foundation, led a massive mediation in the Palermo Woods on Sunday afternoon. Estimates ranged between 100,000 to 150,000 people following in the guided meditation. Through deep breathing, Shankar led the crowd to concentrate on breaking the cycles of stress and violence in the world. Photographers Athena Feldshon, Cecilia Baron, Diego Cupolo, Patricio Murphy, and ViojF all bring you their images from the calm and peaceful meditative spring afternoon.

Thousands of people raise their hands to increase the breath flowing through their bodies. (Photo: Diego Cupolo)

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar smiles as the crowd repsonds to his instructions. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

A woman looks ecstatic during the meditation. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

Thousands of hands up in the air in sync during the guided meditation. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

A couple lean on each other for support as they meditate together. (Photo: Cecilia Baron)

A large purple lotus flower decorates a tree in the park. (Photo: Cecilia Baron)

Some participants were able to meditate and relax amidst the crowded and chaotic crowd. (Photo: Athena Feldshon)

Creative yoga poses were also practiced during the afternoon's event. (Photo: Diego Cupolo)

Some participants were able to meditate and relax amidst the crowded and chaotic crowd. (Photo: Athena Feldshon)

People gathered to practice yoga together in the park. (Photo: ViojF)

One man meditates alone in the crowd. (Photo: Diego Cupolo)

The earth flag is held up above the crowd reminding people we are all connected. (Photo: ViojF)

A man joyfully receives the sun's and crowd's energy during the guided meditation. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

A man practices the yoga handstand in the park. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addresses the thousands of followers before him in the Palermo Woods during the guided meditation. (Photo: ViojF)

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The Indy Eye: BAF Week Spring Fashions

Posted on 14 August 2012. Tags: 2012, BAFWeek, Buenos Aires fashion, Fashion, models

The new spring-summer fashion collections by the hottest Buenos Aires designers launched at BAF Week in La Rural last week. Designs by Mishka, De Porcelana, Natura, Amores Trash Couture, Fabian Zitta and more are captured by fashion photographer Allison Kate Cherkis who brings some of the behind-the-scenes and not-so-behind-the-scenes moments to our readers.

Mishka SS 2012/13 presentation opens BAF Week in the Paseo Alcorta parking garage.

The Visentini presentation featured handmade hats by De Porcelana.

A model waiting her turn to walk in the Seco show.

The Natura beauty spread backstage.

A model gets the finishing touches in the Natura makeup chair and another model being prepped by the Estudio H team.

The runway is prepared for the Amores Trash Couture show.

Gams backstage at the Amores Trash Couture presentation.

The Natura beauty moodboard.

A look is debated by the Natura team before the Fabian Zitta presentation.

The Fabian Zitta SS 2012/13 collection.

Fabian Zitta smiles after his show is finished.

A display by Vicki Otero and Consuelo Vidal at the entrance of BAF.

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The Indy Eye: The Subte Strike

Posted on 13 August 2012. Tags: Paro, subte, subte conflict, traffic, Transport strike

The ten-day subte strike has brought the city of Buenos Aires to its knees as commuters try to make their way in and through the city of three million residents. More cars are on the road, which just increases the traffic and the delays all around. Tempers are flaring on all sides of the conflict and cooler heads are having a hard time prevailing and the porteños are making do as best they can. Photographers Beatrice Murch and Madeleine Decker bring you a glimpse of the chaos.

A woman reads a sign in Alem subte station announcing cutbacks in the number of subte trains. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

Commuters gather in Once to figure out how to get home. (Photo: Madeleine Decker)

To add to the nightmare, Av Rivadavia is cut off at Congreso forcing all traffic onto Av Callao (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

Everything is closed for business - the subway and the sube card recharge station. (Photos: Madeleine Decker)

All forms of transit are used on the afternoon commute. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

A sign on the Lima subte station proclaims Macri as Lazy and Useless. (Photo: Madeleine Decker)

Massive lines for the train in Once and the buses on Av de Mayo (Photos: Madeleine Decker)

'Interrupcion Total' reads the subte sign in Palermo (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

Cars are lined up right to the limit of the crosswalk making crossing the street even more stressful. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

A sign in the subway lets riders know about the strike. (Photo: Beatrice Murch) | The city came up with a plan of extra buses to try and ease the pain. (Photo: Madeleine Decker)

School buses line up along Avenida de Mayo to provide emergency transport. (Photo: Madeleine Decker)

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The Indy Eye: Mariano Ferreyra Trial

Posted on 08 August 2012. Tags: mariano ferreyra, partido obrero, retiro, trial

The trial of the general secretary of the railworkers union José Pedraza, and his right-hand man, Juan Carlos Fernández for the murder of Mariano Ferreyra began on Monday, 6th August at the Comodoro Py courthouse in Retiro. Ferreyra was killed on 20th October 2010 near the Roca train line in the Barracas neighbourhood. Ferreyra was a member of Partido Obrero, which had joined outsourced Roca railway workers on 20th October 2010 in a protest for equal pay, benefits and conditions as members of the Railway Union. The Partido Obrero was out in full force in Retiro and photographers Diego Espinosa and Patricio Murphy were on hand to capture the events.

Partido Obrero congregates en masse in Retiro to show their presence at the trial of murder of Mariano Ferreyra (Photo: Diego Espinosa)

Partido Obrero congregates en masse in Retiro to show their presence at the trial for the murder of Mariano Ferreyra (Photo: Diego Espinosa)

Partido Obrero calls for justice at the trial for the murder of Mariano Ferryera (Photo: Diego Espinosa)

Partido Obrero calls for justice at the trial of murder of Mariano Ferryera at the Comodor Py courthouse. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)

Partido Obrero calls for justice at the trial for the murder of Mariano Ferryera at the Comodoro Py courthouse. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)

Leaders of the Partidio Obrero, Néstor Pitrola and Jorge Altamira at the rally at Comodoro Py courthouse. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)

Leader of the Partidio Obrero Jorge Altamira speaks at the rally at Comodoro Py courthouse. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)

Elsa Rodríguez who was hit in the head on the day that Mariano Ferreyra was killed arrives at the Comodoro Py courthouse. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)

The 'stage' in front of the Comodoro Py courthouse is protected by unionists with the press at the ready. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

Flags calling for justice in the trial of Mariano Ferreyra's murder. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

Women hold signs calling for justice in the trial of Mariano Ferreyra's murder. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

Signs calling for justice in the trial of Mariano Ferreyra's murder. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

Jose Pedraza (right) enters the courtroom together with the rest of the accused to stand trial of Mariano Ferreyra's murder. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

Jose Pedraza enters the courtroom and the glass reflects the cameras and cell phones at the ready to take his photo during the trial of Mariano Ferreyra's murder. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)

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The Indy Eye: Celebrating Peru

Posted on 30 July 2012. Tags: community, festival, independence, peru, Plaze de mayo

The Peruvian community celebrated 191 years of independence from Spain over the weekend with an event on Avenida de Mayo between Chacabuco and Plaza de Mayo. Traditional dancers in colorful dresses twirled down the street to the stage at the base of the Plaza. Ave de Mayo was lined on both side with food vendors and the smells of grilled chicken, freshly fried churros and more tempted hungry passersby to open their wallets and fill their stomachs. Photographer Beatrice Murch was on hand to document a bit of the morning’s festivities.

Viva el Peru proclaims this ribbon on the side of the stand for grilled chicken.

Large bottles of Inca Kola, the bright yellow soda from Peru, are offered for sale in a stand along Avenida de Mayo.

Cakes by Don Beto tempt passersby on an early Sunday morning.

A Porteño checks out a hand-woven blanket for sale.

Sparks fly from the burning coals cooking skewered chicken.

Couples dance a traditional dance in full costume down Avenida de Mayo.

Women proclaim their Peruvian pride with red and white face paint on their cheeks.

The marching band plays the Peruvian national anthem at the base of Plaza de Mayo.

Two Peruvian bikers who custom modified their bikes admire each other's work.

The old traditions and the new media.

Starting old traditions out young.

A young woman poses for the camera during the festivities.

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The Indy Eye: Isidoro Cañones Statue

Posted on 20 July 2012. Tags: Buenos Aires government, cartoon, Statue

A new statue of cartoon favorite Isidoro Cañones by Dante Quinterno was unveiled Friday 20th July in San Telmo on the corner of Chile and Balcarce. This is the second such statue to be placed in San Telmo, the first being Mafalda in 2009 just up the block, at the corner of Chile and Defensa. Eventually, there will be ten statues through San Telmo, leading to Moreno and Paseo Colon where you can pick up a free city bike to ride across Puerto Madero to the Museo del Humor along Avenida de Los Italianos. Along with cartoonist Manuel Garcia Ferre, the Buenos Aires city government was out in full force, with city mayor Mauricio Macri, deputy mayor María Eugenia Vidal, minister of culture Hernana Lombardi, and Cabinet Chief Horacio Rodríguez Larreta all in attendance to unveil the statue. Manuel Garcia Ferre, a famous Argentine cartoonist, responsible for ‘SuperHijitus’, ‘Ico, the brave horse’ and ‘Anteojito’ and more was on hand to represent cartoonists and the Museo del Humor. A dixieland jazz style music band, dressed in red and white pin-striped suits, set the jovial tone for the afternoon’s event. Photographer Beatrice Murch snapped these up.

The crowd at the corner of Chile and Balcarce as seen from above.

Balloons dot the corner as the band plays dixieland style jazz for the crowd.

The band plays "When the saints come marching in".

The crowd enjoys the music as they wait for the statue to be unveiled.

Macri jokes around with the photo cut out board behind the band.

Cabinet Chief Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, city mayor Mauricio Macri, cartoonist Manuel Garcia Ferre, Minister of Culture Hernana Lombardi, and vice-mayor María Eugenia Vidal gather around the Isidoro Cañones statue.

Cartoonist Manuel Garcia Ferre at the unveiling of the Isidoro Cañones statue.

Cartoonist Manuel Garcia Ferre, cabinet chief Horacio Rodríguez Larreta,vice-mayor María Eugenia Vidal, and the Minister of Culture Hernana Lombardi, gather around the Isidoro Cañones statue.

The Minister of Culture Hernana Lombardi looks on as a woman poses with the Isidoro Cañones statue.

The Isidoro Cañones statue created by Dante Quinerno is unveiled at the corner of Chile and Balcarce.

Minister of Culture Hernana Lombardi strikes a pose with the Isidoro Cañones statue.

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The Indy Eye: Rainbow Warrior III in Buenos Aires

Posted on 19 July 2012. Tags: environmental awareness, greenpeace, rainbow warrior

Greenpeace’s flagship the “Rainbow Warrior III” has arrived in Buenos Aires to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the environmental NGO. The ship arrived on 11th July and will remain in Buenos Aires through this following weekend. She is the successor of two former ships who had the same names (Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Warrior II). The first ship was sunk in 1985 by the French secret service when Greenpeace tried to prevent nuclear testing in the South Pacific. The latest incarnation of the Rainbow Warrior is a technological marvel with state-of-the-art communications systems, four inflatable boats, and a helicopter landing pad. The costs were covered completely by individual donations, as Greenpeace doesn’t accept donations from companies or political parties. Photographer Beatrice Murch brings you a sample of what you can see if you visit the ship this weekend. The ship is open to the public this Friday 20th and Saturday 21st July, 10am to 6pm; Sunday 22nd July, 10am to 4pm. Dársena Norte number 6 (Puerto Madero, next to Buquebús). See map here. Free admission and bicycle parking is available.

Rainbow Warrior III docked in Puerto Madero.

Rainbow Warrior III is equipped with a helicopter landing pad at the stern of the ship.

Greenpeace is an internationally famous environmental NGO and their flagship is docked right next to the first green certified building in Buenos Aires in Puerto Madero.

One of the Rainbow Warrior crew members reads up on knots.

Two Rainbow Warrior III crew members put their knot-tying knowledge into action creating grips for the ladder up to the monkey deck.

Rainbow Warrior III crew member in the wheel house communicates with other members on board.

One intrepid Rainbow Warrior III crew member is hoisted up the rigging to wrap bungie cording around the stays to decrease wind vibration and lower the wear and tear.

Another crew member guides the rope during the crew member's accent up the ship.

A Rainbow Warrior III crew member cleans the drums of corrosive salt water.

Yet another crew member performs maintenance on one of the zodiacs aboard the Rainbow Warrior III.

The Rainbow Warrior III's chef prepares the crew's lunch of stuffed zucchini.

Rainbow Warrior III is equipped with a break room to help the crew unwind.

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The Indy Eye: Second Annual Buenos Aires Chili Cookoff

Posted on 04 July 2012. Tags: chili, expat

In celebration of the US Independence Day on 4th July, we bring you a photo essay from last Sunday’s Buenos Aires Chili Cookoff. This second annual event raised just over $12,000 for charity Send a Child to School – SACS which “helps an increasing number of children each year by providing the school supplies essential for a successful education. Each child receives a backpack containing notebooks, paper, pencils, erasers (as required by grade level), as well as shoes, socks and the regulation lab coat.” With 17 entrants bringing at least five litres of chili each, there was a lot of beans and meat on a grey winter’s day in Palermo. Johnny Deutsch from Magdalena’s Party won the coveted John Brister Chili trophy this year for his lamb and pork entry with a hint of chocolate and expresso. Photographers Anita Zaror, Beatrice Murch, Dan Perlman, Paige Nichols, San Telmo Loft, and Skye Lucking all share their photos of the spicy afternoon with our readers below. As an added bonus, you can see several full on 360˚ panoramic views of the event courtesy of Vamos360.

Olde English double bean, triple burn chili (Photo: Paige Nichols)

Judge Paige Nichols gives Jon Weeler's Chili a try (Photo: San Telmo Loft)

Chili chefs set up their stands at Maxim Resto Bar in Palermo. (Photo: San Telmo Loft)

Judge Dan Perlman chats with Charles Lucking. (Photo: San Telmo Loft)

The sign for the Zombie Chili full of meaty goodness (Photo: Anita Zaror)

Maxim's Resto Bar as seen from the stairs to the second floor. (Photo: San Telmo Loft)

Behind the scenes of a chili cookoff (Photo: Skye Lucking)

Paul Strobl and Anish Merchant offer up their chilis (Photo: Anita Zaror)

One of the head organizers, Dan Karlin, keeping the afternoon afloat. (Photo: Skye Lucking)

Johnny Deutsch raises his ladle to show off his winning entry while supplies lasted. (Photo: Dan Perlman)

Barry Floch tempts the judges with his chili. (Photo: Dan Perlman)

The crowd starts to build at the corner of Rusel and Borges. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

The cookie company Sugar and Spice sold delicious treats with the proceeds going to charity. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

NOLA chef Liza Puglia at her Louisiana Chili stand. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

Brits Daniel Tunnard and Matthew Ward got into the spirit of the afternoon with Matthew taking home third place. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

The crowd below gets into the fun and their chili (Photo: Anita Zaror)

Maxim Resto Bar did a brisk business in beer keeping the mouths cool after all the spicy chili. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

Fernando Farias from BA Podcast interviews a chili lover (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

Allie Lazar from Pick up the Fork has an afternoon chat. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

A child sneaks into the frame of the afternoon's leavings. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

Dan Karlin announces the afternoons' winners in front of Maxim's Resto Bar in Palermo. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

Johnny Deutsch holds up his coveted John Brister Chili Trophy for his chocolate and expresso lamb and pork chili entry. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)

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The Indy Eye: Protests shut down Buenos Aires

Posted on 02 July 2012. Tags: Avellaneda massacre, CGT, photoessay, piqueteros, protests

Several protests brought the city of Buenos Aires to a standstill last week. On Tuesday 26th June, protestors commemorated the ten year anniversary of the Avellaneda Massacre where two young men, Darío and Maxi were killed by police during a protest by the piqueteros demanding better living conditions at the peak of the social and economic crisis. On Wednesday 27th June, protestors began gathering in the morning in the Plaza de Mayo and around the Obelisk for what the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) hoped to be a 150,000 person demonstration in the afternoon. Photographers Diego Espinosa, Patricio Guillamón, and Patricio Murphy were on hand to cover the events.

The motorway stands empty at Puente Pueyrredón during the protest commemorating the ten year anniversary of the Avellaneda Massacre. (Photo: Patricio Murphy)