Benito Quinquela Martín Museum, Buenos Aires

This museum, donated to the city of Buenos Aires by eminent port scene artist, Benito Quinquela Martin displays a wealth of works by local contemporary artists and sculptors. The aim of Benito Quinquela Martin was to spread the art and culture of Argentina, especially of La Boca around the world.

The La Boca Fine Arts Museum was designed by Benito Quinquela Martin and completed in 1938. He gave the museum to the city with the condition that the first floor of the three-story building would be run as a public school. He decorated the classrooms with murals. The other floors house the art gallery with many unique collections by Argentine artists and sculptors.

Collections at the BQM Museum include a section of Argentine figurative art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Another section is dedicated to bow figureheads of boats and ships. These sculptures include decorative and allegoric figures attached to merchant ship bows during the 19th century. Other rooms have a collection of works of Argentine painters like Fortunato Lacamara and Jose Meghi. There is also a sculpture terrace and a floor dedicated to works by Benito Quinquela Martin. Visitors can also view a reproduction of his studio with a view of the river and the old port that was the subject of his paintings.

Why You Should Visit:
To enjoy the lovely paintings as well as the personal belongings of the great Quinquela Martín.
It is amazing to capture paintings trapped in time through the eyes of this artist – so vivid!
The rooftop has detailed sculptures of his and some of the best views of La Boca and Riachuelo.