By Julieta Barrera Buenos Aires, Jan 31 (EFE).- Modeling clay to bring out the spirit and essence of his subjects is the mission of internationally acclaimed Argentine sculptor Carlos Benavidez, who through his work has immortalized Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Ernesto “Che” Guevara, Astor Piazzolla, Eva Peron and other legendary figures from his homeland. “Figurative …
By Veronica Dalto and Julieta Barrera Buenos Aires, Dec 3 (EFE).- Mate, an ancient caffeine-infused beverage consumed in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, is enjoying a modern makeover with the tea now being mixed into cocktails and even contributing to a circular economy. Many of these novel ways of enjoying the tannin-rich drink are on show …
By Julieta Barrera Buenos Aires, Oct 7 (EFE).- “My life would be nothing without the love I have for whisky,” says Argentine Miguel Angel Reigosa, whose museum of that distilled alcoholic beverage was recently certified by Guinness as the largest of its kind in the world. Boasting a collection of more than 4,000 unique bottles, …
By Julieta Barrera Buenos Aires, Aug 12 (EFE).- Seven female tango pioneers of the early 20th century – singers, instrumentalists, composers and actresses who left their mark on that musical genre and achieved legendary status – are now being honored in an exhibition at the Carlos Gardel House Museum in Argentina’s capital. Musical stars known …
By Julieta Barrera Buenos Aires, Jul 13 (EFE).- On July 9, 1916 – the centennial of Argentina’s independence – two confectioners inaugurated the “Confiteria del Molino” (Mill Confectionary), an iconic example of art nouveau architecture and pastry-making, which grew as business-oriented and bourgeoisie immigrants flooded into the country starting at the beginning of the 20th …