Vamos a recuperar muebles/ Let's Repair Furniture

New volume in important series on Argentinean art. The first to be published since 2005. Covers the middle part of the 20th century with a large section on photography. A basic reference for art from Argentina.

The first section, "The critical discourse in Latin America," deals with varied perspectives with the existence of a uniquely American vision. The next section, "Mapping new territories," addresses the question, as inhabitants of this hemisphere, how do we see ourselves. Section three includes topics on issues of self-definition and cultural hybridity as well as the importance of challenging historical and political constructs traditionally used to define the American experience.

Los periodistas nunca deben renunciar al dato preciso y al rigor en la interpretación de las causas y consecuencias. Ni siquiera si se adentran en los géneros de opinión o se someten a las limitaciones de espacio y tiempo que imponen las circunstancias de los medios actuales. Su obligación siempre es trascender la obviedad para ser útiles y propiciar un diálogo enriquecedor. Porque, por muy exigente que sea el formato explorado, no hay justificación para lo vacuo. He aquí la motivación principal de este libro: invitar al público a reflexionar sobre la construcción colectiva de un...

All too often, arts and crafts are considered a simple pastime for housewives "with nothing else to do" but raise children and care for the home (as if these were small tasks!) Fortunately, new generations of artists and designers are increasingly putting craft techniques to use in their artwork and applying artistic techniques to create beautiful yet utilitarian objects. This book is for anyone aiming to create objects of beauty for everyday use in their own home or in the homes of friends and loved ones.