The Top Argentine Art Galleries to See in Buenos Aires

Hollywood in Cambodia represents many artists who continue to make Buenos Aires world-renowned for its street art. Located in the trendy neighborhood of Palermo, this gallery’s walls are covered in colorful artwork – and it’s very cool. In fact it’s so cool, you might feel slightly overwhelmed and need to head downstairs for a drink in the gallery’s Post Street Bar. Check out their website for details on the current exhibition, as these change monthly. Founded in 2006, Hollywood in Cambodia is a joint project run by several art collectives and founding artists: Stencil Land, Malatesta, GG & NN from bs.as.stncl, Fede Minuchin and Tester Mariano of Run Don’t Walk (RDW). Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 5PM-9PM.

One of the more internationally-recognized visionaries of Buenos Aires’ art culture, Ruth Benzacar showcases up to six shows a year. The gallery has won credibility for its roster of emerging artists in Argentina’s contemporary and experimental art scene. Gallery director Mora Bacal, whose grandmother started the gallery out of her own home in 1965 and has kept it in the family ever since, says they have always focused exclusively on Argentine artists. The gallery also runs art fairs; feel free to check their website for schedules and information on current exhibitions. Hours: Monday-Friday, 2PM-7PM.

Galería Mar Dulce also features only Argentine artists, and artists working in Argentina in various mediums. The seven-year-old gallery is curated by Linda Neilson, an emigré from Scotland, and artist Raúl Veroni. Neilson described this gallery as “cozy” — full of comfy chairs, fresh flowers and books, which visitors can sit and leaf through. There are some permanent pieces on display, as well as contemporary works available to purchase. The gallery maintains two ongoing exhibitions: one individual and one collective, and often showcases the work of special guest artists. Galería Mar Dulce is located in an area of Buenos Aires that’s rife with galleries, between the neighborhoods of Palermo and Villa Crespo. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 3PM-8PM.

Mite is a small contemporary art gallery housed in Galería Patio del Liceo; an artistic venue which offers everything from art to vintage clothing and fancy coffee. Everything at Galería Patio del Liceo is insanely hipster, but Mite has a savvy eye for talent-spotting, so it’s always worth a visit. Galería Patio del Liceo can be found inside a late 19th century building that’s eye-catching enough in itself. The historic building was once the first girl’s school in the region, until its recent metamorphosis in homage to all things art. Several other galleries have also made a home in Galería Patio del Liceo, so it certainly makes for a nice little cultural outing.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 2PM-8PM.