IdN v18n6: Humorous Design — Design in Contempt
Creative City: Buenos Aires
Where the boom is on the other foot
Known for being the birthplace of tango music and some of the
most talented footballers on the planet, Buenos Aires is fast emerging
from the slump caused by the countrys economic crisis of less than a
decade ago and is now attracting artists from Europe and the US,
presently mired in their own financial depressions. Long admired as one
of the most advanced cities in South America, with its marked European
cultural heritage, the country's capital, which is where 90 percent of
Argentinian designers are based, is undergoing a creative revival. But
can it survive the fierce competition that is arising – both locally and
from the spread of globalisation? We ask 10 top Buenos Aires-based
designers for their views on the contemporary scene there.
Featuring:
Alejandra Roman | DHNN | Francisco Andriani | Gaby Hebstein |
Jonathan Gurvit | Laura Guarie | Mariano Sidoni & Carne Hueso |
Minga | Patricio Murphy | Pogo
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