From traditional independence festivities to chef collaborations, tango, cinema and comfort food, …
Agustín Mango
Agustín Mango is the Culture & Lifestyle editor at the Buenos Aires Herald. A former correspondent for The Hollywood Reporter, he also worked as a freelance film journalist and editor, as well as a staff translator at the ESMA Museum and Site of Memory. His articles and reviews have been published in local and international media such as Indiewire, Clarín, and elDiarioAr.
Forty years after his death, a look at how Jorge Luis Borges’ lifelong devotion to the English language helped …
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150 yearsCulture & Ideas
Playwright Lola Arias on war, hate, and the ‘insanity’ of labeling artists ‘state parasites’
Arias, whose piece ‘Minefield’ will return to Buenos Aires in November, speaks about her current projects and the difficulty of working in Argentina today
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Food & DrinkLifestyleWhat to do in Buenos Aires
New flavors: Buenos Aires’ restaurants revamp for a new season
Some of our favorite eateries are reinventing their seasonal offerings, from spice-forward comfort food to produce-driven fire cooking
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BooksCulture & IdeasWhat to do in Buenos Aires
50th Buenos Aires Book Fair sees record crowds while sales lag
The industry’s main event showed a polarized scene, where large publishers thrive and smaller players struggle
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Food & DrinkLifestyleWhat to do in Buenos Aires
Comfort meets craft in four new restaurant openings across Buenos Aires
Latest additions show the city’s troubled dining scene still has range — and room for surprise
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The director of landmark films like ‘Time for Revenge’ and ‘A Place in the World’ was a masterful storyteller who delivered progressive social commentary through classic cinema genres
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Pablo Aparo’s ‘The Victors’ took the Buenos Aires City Grand Prize as well the Best Director award
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Around ArgentinaLifestyleWhat to do in Buenos Aires
Beyond the cobblestones in Colonia del Sacramento: five tips
Skip the postcard circuit and try some top local choices, from family-run bakeries to low-key pizza, craft ice cream and a no-frills chivito foodtruck
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The roster includes top stars like actor Ricardo Darin and director Santiago Mitre, as well as upcoming documentaries on popular Argentine figures
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There are more than 200 works by the Argentine artist, who bridged the gap between contemporary art, independent publishing, and activism
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From a deep dive into the labor union history at the ex-ESMA to a massive rock marathon and a nationwide celebration of Spanish flavors, here are our weekend recommendations