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    “Santa Teresa” by Martin Ron in La Pampa, Argentina

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    Argentine artist Martin Ron just worked on a new mural in Colonia Santa Teresa, La Pampa, Argentina. Evoking the community’s tradition and origins, the work “Santa Teresa” was painted to celebrate the 100th year of the town.In the mural, the hands are the protagonists – symbol of rural work and tribute to “LOS BOLSEROS” that have a lot to do with the foundation and identity of Santa Teresa community.Always looking for new ideas that defeat traditional art, Martin explores with new colors, combined styles and new concepts that make his art unique, leaving marks that can directly say who the author is.Born in the province of Buenos Aires, the walls of the streets of Tres de Febrero were the starting point for thinking and developing his art. And then, different neighborhoods of the city of Buenos Aires, other provinces of Argentina, and countries such as England, Spain, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Turkey, Qatar, Russia, Belgium, among others, have also seen his art.Martin Ron is constantly improving his style, he surprises passers-by with immense works of art on the wall of a building that transports him to a world of fantasy. Martín paints elements of real life and his paintings highlight aspects of the life around him, changing the dirty and gray landscapes into better places.Take a look below for more photos of the mural. More

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      New Mural by Elian Chali in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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      Contemporary artist Elian Chali is back with a fresh, new mural in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The mural entitled “Más allá del clamor pegajoso/más acá de la prórroga indefinida” is painted over a 28 x 15 meter facade. It showcases Elian’s signature style with bold colors, clear-cut shapes and flat surfaces.Elian’s work focuses on creating a dialogue with the urban structure, allowing the characteristics of each wall to participate in the mural. He identifies with urbanism and architecture more than with muralism and graffiti.His aesthetics are inspired by the Pop-Art, minimalism, Russian constructivism, and neoplasticism. Through his work, the artist seeks to open a discussion that goes from the social problems to the poetry of the habitat in which he creates. Always working with a sketch in hand, Elian’s art has evolved from 3D graffiti to flat images. His works are composed through basic geometry and abstraction, and influenced by architecture, climate, and the current socio-political situations.Through numerous travels around the world, Elian is constantly exposed to both the beauty and ugliness which surrounds us in equal measure in every day life and invites the viewer to process these issues with him through his paintings.Check out below for more photos of his latest work in Buenos Aires. More

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      New Mural by PARBO in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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      Lucas Lasnier, aka PARBO recently worked on a new mural in Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Argentina. This mural work arises from talks in the middle of the pandemic with Alejandro the Owner of the coffee sshop “La Nueva Esmeralda”, a classic neighborhood store outside the commercial area of the city.La Nueva Esmeralda coffee shop was on the verge of closing the business during the strict quarantines throughout 2020 in Argentina. Fortunately, thanks to the help of neighbors and customers , who are mostly neighborhood taxi drivers who have this place as their fixed stop.Somehow the quarantine hit us all, in my case, being a visual artist who has been working in public spaces for 20 years, I went from having an active activity in the street to having to articulate my activity strictly indoors in my atelier. Already in 2021 with some airs of change and certain movements in the field of culture with activities that were recovering, I proposed to Alejandro the idea of painting a work on the side of his store, a self-managed work that helps us to resume our activities generating movement and attraction in order to somehow return and break the inertia of the pause imposed by the pandemic” PARBO stated.This mural takes up the old spirit of the early days when we painted not for the applause or for the money, simply for the pleasure of finding an excuse to tell something new on a wall and that is linked to a very particular moment in the world. in which we are living.Lucas Lasnierwas born in Mar del Plata and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is a graphic designer and visual artist, professions that develops as founder Director of  KidGaucho.He is a member of a generation of artists who have taken their talents in art and design environments beyond traditional galleries and commercial contexts. He threw paint on the street in 2001, experimenting first with letters and stencil graffiti. Being part of the pioneers in the local street art movement. Its performance is expressed in Buenos Aires and in different cities of Latin America and Europe.Stay tuned for more updates on PARBO and the international street art scene! More

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      Lush Tufted Tapestries Document Ecological Changes in Argentina’s Landscapes

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      #rugs
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      #textiles

      March 25, 2021
      Anna Marks

      All images © Alexandra Kehayoglou, shared with permission
      Designer Alexandra Kehayoglou (previously) creates exquisite pieces of flowing textiles that reference the rugged landscapes of her homeland, Argentina. In the creation of each tapestry, Kehayoglou transforms surplus carpet fabric into natural elements that range from a spectrum of Earth-colored mosses to clusters of trees and serpentine rivers that cut through the heart of her weaves. Entwined within each piece are fragments of the artist’s own memories, including witnessing waterways slowly recede and the alterations to Argentina’s grasslands.
      Her latest works, a series called Prayer Rugs, depict animal footprints and small vegetative features of the Parana Wetlands located 50 kilometers from Buenos Aires. In recent years, the region’s biodiversity has been decimated by the wood and paper industries, which have facilitated the growth of non-native plant species that have since spread out of control. Additionally, human-made fires wreaked havoc during 2020, while livestock simultaneously trampled the once-luscious grassland.
      Kehayoglou’s pieces document the foliage that has survived after years of this widespread exploitation and how, over time, local fauna has started to reappear: thistles grow through cracks in the dry Earth, deer leave mud-splattered tracks, and chirping insects dance upon youthful leaves. The artworks narrate the wetland’s change and growth, reflecting the pain caused by capitalism while turning the need for change into tapestries that reference Argentinians’ hope. Kehayoglou says:
      Isolation made me think of my carpets as spaces where new forms of activism could be enacted. A type of activism that instead of focusing on paranoid conflict was silent, absorptive and, as I believe, more effective. My carpets, thus, became instruments for documenting ‘minor’ aspects of the land, which were otherwise overlooked as irrelevant. A focus on its micro-narratives that would open new doors for possible ecological futures.
      You can see more of the artist’s rich tapestries on her website and Instagram.

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      “Cocina” by Pastel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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      Argentinean muralist Pastel recently finished a new work located in Villa Ballester, Buenos Aires. It is entitled “Cocina” and was painted on Plaza Roca water tower, that was built on 1950’s. The mural features floral designs and motifs that are visually integrated into the vegetation of the square.

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      This large-scale project is part of the celebrations for the 131st anniversary of Villa Ballester, together with the integral maintenance of the square. In addition, #BallesterCiudadCultural has an ongoing schedule of artistic activities.

      Francisco Díaz aka Pastel is an artist and architect based in Buenos Aires. Pastel sees painting as a way of counteracting social gentrification. Similarly, his use of floral imagery ties into ideas of human nature and greater awareness toward our surroundings.
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      Elian Chali new works in Argentina, USA, and Taiwan

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      Elian Chali was born and raised in Cordoba, where he currently lives. His relationship with the streets began with adolescent tagging and although his background is in graphic design, as an artist he is self-taught. Elian’s work focuses on creating a dialogue with the urban fabric, letting the characteristics of the wall inform the piece. He identifies with urbanism and architecture more than muralism or graffiti.

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      Known for his abstract and anamorphic compositions through which he reflects and modifies the perception of architectural spaces he intervenes, Elian’s work is characterised by the use of subtle gestures and strong and contrasting colour choices that give shape to vibrant and elegant murals.

      Centro Cultural Recoleta, Argentina

      Elian Chali‘s murals, with their bold colors, clear-cut shapes and flat surfaces, immediately grab your attention. His aesthetics are inspired by the Pop-Art, minimalism, Russian constructivism, and neoplasticism. Through his work, the artist seeks to open a discussion that goes from the social problems to the poetry of the habitat in which he creates.
      Through numerous travels around the world, Elian is constantly exposed to both the beauty and ugliness which surrounds us in equal measure in every day life and invites the viewer to process these issues with him through his paintings.
      Check out below for more images of Elian’s works.

      Centro Cultural Recoleta, Argentina

      Barrio Cofico- Cordoba Capital, Argentina

      Barrio Cofico- Cordoba Capital, Argentina

      “The path of memories: cleaning the makeup” Fall River, USA

      “The path of memories: cleaning the makeup” Fall River, USA

      “Tensión” Córdoba, Argentina

      “Tensión” Córdoba, Argentina

      “Sewing Corner” Kaohsiung, Taiwan

      “Sewing Corner” Kaohsiung, Taiwan

      “Tajo/Costura” Tandil, Argentina

      “Tajo/Costura” Tandil, Argentina

      “Tensión” Córdoba, Argentina

      “Tensión” Córdoba, Argentina More