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VanityBA: Buenos Aires Calling!

On September 8, 2010, In arts & entertainment, creative class, culture, lifestyle, vanityba, visionaries, by laura
Buenos Aires Calling showcased BA graffiti artists in London

Buenos Aires' graffiti art is being showcased in London's Pure Evil Gallery through September 12.

“Buenos Aires has one of the most active and unusual street art scenes in the world. An economic crash in 2001 acted as a catalyst for a generation of young artists to start painting in the streets. Public acceptance of street art nurtured the scene, giving artists the freedom to experiment at a scale and level of complexity unseen in other cities.”

Pure Evil Gallery in London, which is currently hosting Buenos Aires Calling!, perfectly describes the unique confluence of events that has caused the city’s street art scene to flourish and evolve into one of the most interesting in the world.

Buenos Aires Calling!, which opened August 26 and will run through September 12, brings the work of some of Argentina’s best street artists, including Federico Minuchin & tester of rundontwalk, the FASE collective, Buenos Aires Stencil, Malatesta,STENCILLAND, Chu, Defi, Orilo, and Jaz to Europe for the first time.

The show is presented by graffitimundo, a Buenos Aires-based organization dedicated to promoting the city’s street art and graffiti artists. In addition to Buenos Aires Calling!, graffitimundo also offers graffiti tours through Buenos Aires that have been covered by ABC News, Buenos Aires Herald, and LaNacion.com. The tour introduces participants to “graffiti hotspots” and galleries around the city, and was included on The New York Times article “36 Hours in Buenos Aires.”

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Polo’s Appeal Broadening to New Fans, Countries

On July 26, 2010, In argentina polo, arts & entertainment, lifestyle, tourism, by InvestBA
Polo Spectators in Buenos Aires

Savvy marketing and global events are boosting polo's appeal with the masses. (Photo: Fabiano Goldoni)

It may be winter here in Argentina, but the world’s polo elite continue the 2010 tour on the Northern Hemisphere fields of the U.S. and England. And if there’s a common theme we’re seeing on this year’s circuit, it’s the continued marketing maturation and well-coordinated attempts to broaden the game’s appeal to a much wider audience.

First it was the Polo World Cup on South Beach, then Nacho Figueras joined forces with Moet Hennessey for New York’s Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, and finally tens of thousands turned out for London’s second annual Polo in the Park in June. The Financial Times says these events clearly demonstrate polo’s marketing evolution from game for the elite to sport for the masses.

“Initiatives are under way to make polo more accessible and to create a more compelling business proposition, but at the same time,” FT adds, “there are signs that the game is healthier than ever at the grassroots.” David Woodd, the CEO of the Hurlingham Polo Association says shaking up polo’s traditional patron-based funding system could open the door to expanded global TV coverage and greater fan loyalty.

The creation of a true Polo World Cup would also be a dream event for fans and marketers alike, says Woodd, even though the outcome may be somewhat predetermined. “We need a World Cup for polo, Mr Woodd says, “and to just accept that Argentina would win it.” (Full Article)

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World Cup 2010: A Tale of Two Brackets for Argentina, Uruguay

On June 25, 2010, In arts & entertainment, competitiveness, lifestyle, by InvestBA
World Cup Round of 16

Argentina and Uruguay are both four wins away from getting a third star for their jerseys.

“Europe in Decline While Latin America Shines” was the headline three days ago, as France, Italy and Greece were on the verge of elimination from the 2010 World Cup. Meanwhile local favorites Argentina and Uruguay took care of business in unselfish, workmanlike fashion, as did other Latin American teams: Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Paraguay will all make the cut.

Now Argentina and Uruguay find themselves in Round of 16 brackets that couldn’t be more dissimilar: Argentina’s reads like the Pantheon of Futbol Legends (England, Mexico & Germany) while Uruguay’s reads like a random seating chart at a Model U.N. conference (Ghana, Korea & U.S.A.).

One group has tallied 56 World Cup appearances, 17 Top 4 finishes and 6 World Cup victories; the other group’s stats are padded by Uruguay’s World Cup appearances (10) and wins (2). Since InvestBA focuses on investment opportunities in Argentina and Uruguay, we find the level of local fan confidence going into this weekend intriguing to say the least.

Despite their Pantheon positioning, confidence runneth over among the Argentine press and fan base. Pictures of Maradona sporting shades, headlines like “Vote of Confidence” and stories of fans of the Albicelestes already pushing back their return flights abound. In stark contrast, the Uruguayan fan base seems more reserved and respectful of their future foes. In fact, you can’t find a single story about the Seleccion Uruguaya today on the sports page of El Pai­s.

While Argentina speaks with the swagger of the ‘Canes, Uruguay settles for the occasional tweet from Forlan. Two different teams. Two different approaches. Two different chances to make history. We wish them both well and offer our predictions for this weekend of all weekends.

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