Asociación Amigos del Museo de Arte Tigre

Museo de Arte Tigre, Tigre, Argentina - Museum Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"Zoom out. What’s this place all about? Housed in one of Tigre's most stunning Belle Epoque palaces, the Tigre Art Museum is straight out of another era. This grand dame is for art lovers in need of eye-pleasing aesthetics hung on the walls—and from the building itself. Ye shall know them by their permanent collection: How was it? Focusing on Argentine art from the 19th and 20th centuries by masters such as Antonio Berni, Raúl Soldi, and Eduardo Sivori, Museo de Arte Tigre also houses modern sculpture and contemporary graphics. But also by their new shoes. How were the exhibits? Given the waterside location, of relevance are works by European artists depicting the River Plate and Delta. Somehow, though, the palace itself often upstages the works. What did you make of the crowd? There are some big names—the aforementioned Berni et al—who attract attention, but visitors many snap selfies of themselves on the terrace or in the grand mirrors, rather than photos of the art itself. Any guided tours worth trying? There are two guided tours a day, in Spanish, included in the 50-peso admission fee. Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged? For a close-up of modern Argentine art, you're best going to the MALBA in Buenos Aires. But for a close-up of a stunning mansion in a unique waterfront location, come here." - Sorrel Moseley-Williams