Artist-run Space - Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

The two main artist-run spaces from Buenos Aires were Belleza y Felicidad and APPETITE, both set the standards for emerging art in Argentina, in very different ways. Belleza y Felicidad, founded by artist Fernanda Laguna, was an underground space that had a cult significance, with a small but loyal crowd of followers. While APPETITE, founded by Daniela Luna, was a gallery determined to transform the art scene of Argentina, setting the example of how great things can be achieved with low budget and strong determination. Since its creation in 2005, APPETITE has been acclaimed several times by local and international media such as New York Times, CNN, Time Out, Rolling Stone, BlackBook, Nylon, and more. APPETITE was featured in many art fairs, it was the first argentinian gallery to be accepted at Frieze, London, where it was one of the stands that received more attention from the press and public. APPETITE generated so much movement at its location at the barrio of San Telmo, that a lot of galleries moved to that area, and new ones started to open, transforming San Telmo in the main contemporary art area. As was intended by Daniela Luna, APPETITE inspired many young artists to open their own spaces all around Buenos Aires and also in other provinces, turning this country a never ending flow of art events and parties. In mid 2010 APPETITE closed the doors of its three spaces, as Daniela Luna moved to Beijing, China to start new projects.