Robin Minchom spends a day with Rosa and Chavez, two of thousands of urban recyclyers – known locally as cartoneros – working on the streets of Buenos Aires.
by Robin Minchom, 13 April 2012.
Robin Minchom spends a day with Rosa and Chavez, two of thousands of urban recyclyers – known locally as cartoneros – working on the streets of Buenos Aires.
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by Jorge Santander, 05 April 2012.
Jorge Santander investigates the phenomenon of renaming public spaces ‘Malvinas Argentinas’ since the 1982 war, and wonders what impact this has on society’s view of the islands.
by Marc Rogers, 24 March 2012.
Marc Rogers visits ESMA with Víctor Basterra, a survivor of the ex-clandestine detention centre in Buenos Aires, now a memorial for the 30,000 disappeared during Argentina’s 1976-83 military dictatorship.
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by Michael Tanenbaum, 21 March 2012.
Michael Tanenbaum gets on a board and speaks to some local skaters about how the scene developed in Argentina and how it continues to evolve today.
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by Megan Cassidy, 19 March 2012.
Megan Cassidy heads to Argentina’s 8th annual Tattoo Show to meet with organisers, a network of friends who have worked in the industry together for years.
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by Lauren McCrea, 10 March 2012.
Behind the scenes at last week’s BAF Week fashion show, Lauren McCrea speaks to young Argentine designer ‘Amores’ about latest trends, the rise of diseño de autor, and her new, Texan-inspired collection.
by Lillo Montalto Monella, 03 March 2012.
Lillo Montalto Monella heads to Argentina´s first ever zero carbon festival, which aimed to create awareness about sustainable living and show how ordinary citizens can reduce their carbon footprint.
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by Allendria Brunjes, 25 February 2012.
Allendria Brunjes takes a peek inside one of Argentina’s most famous Arab dance schools to find out why people from all over the world are coming to Buenos Aires to master their belly dancing techniques.
by Alex Glynn, 20 February 2012.
As Carnaval celebrations continue, Alex Glynn gets involved in Murga, a celebration of traditional music, dance and colour that fills the streets of Buenos Aires throughout February.
by Jorge Santander, 02 February 2012.
With the two-week celebrations marking the start of Chinese New Year ending with the Lantern Festival on 6th February, Jorge Santander looks at how Buenos Aires welcomed in the Year of the Dragon.
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This week we revisit Sanra Ritten's piece from 2008 which is the ultimate guide to 'naughty' Argentine slang and expressions.