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The '''Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Art Collection''' is a museum of fine arts in [[Buenos Aires, Argentina]]. |
The '''Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Art Collection''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: ''Colección de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat'') is a museum of fine arts in [[Buenos Aires, Argentina]]. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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The museum was initiated by [[María Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat]], the longtime |
The museum was initiated by [[María Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat]], the longtime chairperson and chief stockholder of [[Loma Negra]], the largest cement manufacturer in Argentina. She set aside a significant portion of her extensive art collection for the purpose, and her foundation contracted internationally acclaimed, [[Uruguay]]an born architect [[Rafael Viñoly]] for its design. |
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The building, a two-story modernist concrete, steel and glass structure, began construction in 2002 and provides over {{convert|6000|m2}} of indoor space. Built overlooking the northernmost dock in the [[Puerto Madero]] district, among its highlights include a roof with a system of mobile aluminum awnings that open and close with the sun's position. Mrs. Fortabat specifically requested this last design feature, remarking that ''"I've always wanted to look at pictures and the stars at the same time."''<ref>[http://baculturemix.com/en/2008/10/20/abre-el-museo-fortabat-en-puerto-madero/ BA Culture Mix]</ref> |
The building, a two-story modernist concrete, steel and glass structure, began construction in 2002 and provides over {{convert|6000|m2}} of indoor space. Built overlooking the northernmost dock in the [[Puerto Madero]] district, among its highlights include a roof with a system of mobile aluminum awnings that open and close with the sun's position. Mrs. Fortabat specifically requested this last design feature, remarking that ''"I've always wanted to look at pictures and the stars at the same time."''<ref>[http://baculturemix.com/en/2008/10/20/abre-el-museo-fortabat-en-puerto-madero/ BA Culture Mix] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120715031704/http://baculturemix.com/en/2008/10/20/abre-el-museo-fortabat-en-puerto-madero/ |date=July 15, 2012 }}</ref> |
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The museum was inaugurated on October 22, 2008, and includes two exhibition halls, a library, an auditorium, offices and a cafe-restaurant overlooking the renovated Puerto Madero docklands. Its two exhibition halls house a collection of 230 works (at the opening date) and are divided into seven galleries:<ref> |
The museum was inaugurated on October 22, 2008, and includes two exhibition halls, a library, an auditorium, offices and a cafe-restaurant overlooking the renovated Puerto Madero docklands. Its two exhibition halls house a collection of 230 works (at the opening date) and are divided into seven galleries:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.revistaenie.clarin.com/notas/2008/10/22/_-01786590.htm |title=''Clarín'' |access-date=April 17, 2009 |language=es |archive-date=December 23, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223062918/http://www.revistaenie.clarin.com/notas/2008/10/22/_-01786590.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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[[File:ColeccionFortabat.jpg|thumb|Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Art Collection - night view.]] |
[[File:ColeccionFortabat.jpg|thumb|Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Art Collection - night view.]] |
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* The Family Gallery: featuring |
* The Family Gallery: featuring portraits of the Fortabat family. |
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* Landscapes, the City and Tradition: consisting mostly of 19th century Argentine landscape, naturalist and naïf art by [[Fernando Fader]], [[Martín Malharro]] and [[Prilidiano Pueyrredón]] and [[Benito Quinquela Martín]], among others. |
* Landscapes, the City and Tradition: consisting mostly of 19th century Argentine landscape, naturalist and naïf art by [[Fernando Fader]], [[Martín Malharro]] and [[Prilidiano Pueyrredón]] and [[Benito Quinquela Martín]], among others. |
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* International Art: including works by [[Pieter Brueghel the Younger|Pieter Brueghel II]], [[Marc Chagall]], [[Salvador Dalí]], [[Gustav Klimt]], [[Auguste Rodin]], [[Roberto Matta]] and, among others, [[Andy Warhol]], who created one of his iconic portraits for the patroness. This section also includes one of the few oil paintings from [[J |
* International Art: including works by [[Pieter Brueghel the Younger|Pieter Brueghel II]], [[Marc Chagall]], [[Salvador Dalí]], [[Gustav Klimt]], [[Auguste Rodin]], [[Roberto Matta]], [[Jacques Witjens]] and, among others, [[Andy Warhol]], who created one of his iconic portraits for the patroness. This section also includes one of the few oil paintings from [[J. M. W. Turner]] remaining in private hands, undoubtlessly the highlight of the collection, the wonderful ''[http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/turner-st-marks-place-venice-juliet-and-her-nurse-engraved-by-george-hollis-t05188 Juliet and her nurse]'' |
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* Modern Art: Displaying mainly 20th century Argentine works, such as those by [[Juan Del Prete]], [[Raquel Forner]], [[Emilio Pettoruti]], [[Lino Enea Spilimbergo]], [[Xul Solar]] and [[Juan Carlos Castagnino]]. |
* Modern Art: Displaying mainly 20th century Argentine works, such as those by [[Juan Del Prete]], [[Raquel Forner]], [[Emilio Pettoruti]], [[Lino Enea Spilimbergo]], [[Xul Solar]] and [[Juan Carlos Castagnino]]. |
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* Figurations, Halls I and II: set aside for [[Figurative art]] works, such as those by [[Roberto Aizenberg]], [[Antonio Seguí]] and [[Clorindo Testa]]. |
* Figurations, Halls I and II: set aside for [[Figurative art]] works, such as those by [[Roberto Aizenberg]], [[Antonio Seguí]] and [[Clorindo Testa]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.coleccionfortabat.org.ar/ Fortabat Art Collection] |
*[http://www.coleccionfortabat.org.ar/ Fortabat Art Collection] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20161106214731/https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/partner/colecci%C3%B3n-de-arte-amalia-lacroze-de-fortabat Colección de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat at Google Cultural Institute] |
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[[Category:Art museums and galleries in Argentina]] |
[[Category:Art museums and galleries in Argentina]] |
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[[Category:Museums in Buenos Aires]] |
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[[Category:Art museums established in 2008]] |
[[Category:Art museums and galleries established in 2008]] |
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[[Category:Infrastructure completed in 2008]] |
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[[Category:Rafael Viñoly buildings]] |
[[Category:Rafael Viñoly buildings]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 1 October 2024
The Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Art Collection (Spanish: Colección de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat) is a museum of fine arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Overview
[edit]The museum was initiated by María Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat, the longtime chairperson and chief stockholder of Loma Negra, the largest cement manufacturer in Argentina. She set aside a significant portion of her extensive art collection for the purpose, and her foundation contracted internationally acclaimed, Uruguayan born architect Rafael Viñoly for its design.
The building, a two-story modernist concrete, steel and glass structure, began construction in 2002 and provides over 6,000 square metres (65,000 sq ft) of indoor space. Built overlooking the northernmost dock in the Puerto Madero district, among its highlights include a roof with a system of mobile aluminum awnings that open and close with the sun's position. Mrs. Fortabat specifically requested this last design feature, remarking that "I've always wanted to look at pictures and the stars at the same time."[1]
The museum was inaugurated on October 22, 2008, and includes two exhibition halls, a library, an auditorium, offices and a cafe-restaurant overlooking the renovated Puerto Madero docklands. Its two exhibition halls house a collection of 230 works (at the opening date) and are divided into seven galleries:[2]
- The Family Gallery: featuring portraits of the Fortabat family.
- Landscapes, the City and Tradition: consisting mostly of 19th century Argentine landscape, naturalist and naïf art by Fernando Fader, Martín Malharro and Prilidiano Pueyrredón and Benito Quinquela Martín, among others.
- International Art: including works by Pieter Brueghel II, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Gustav Klimt, Auguste Rodin, Roberto Matta, Jacques Witjens and, among others, Andy Warhol, who created one of his iconic portraits for the patroness. This section also includes one of the few oil paintings from J. M. W. Turner remaining in private hands, undoubtlessly the highlight of the collection, the wonderful Juliet and her nurse
- Modern Art: Displaying mainly 20th century Argentine works, such as those by Juan Del Prete, Raquel Forner, Emilio Pettoruti, Lino Enea Spilimbergo, Xul Solar and Juan Carlos Castagnino.
- Figurations, Halls I and II: set aside for Figurative art works, such as those by Roberto Aizenberg, Antonio Seguí and Clorindo Testa.
- Antonio Berni Gallery: devoted to the noted Argentine painter and muralist.
Gallery
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References
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- ^ BA Culture Mix Archived July 15, 2012, at archive.today
- ^ "Clarín" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 23, 2008. Retrieved April 17, 2009.
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