COLLOQUIUMS
Scenes from the 80s. The early years
Proa launches Scenes from the 80s. The early years, a catalog including texts by curator Ana María Battistozzi and scholars Roberto Amigo and Lucas Fragasso. Along with the book presentation, a series of conferences and seminars will be organized in order to contribute with the study on a key period of art scene in Buenos Aires.

Pop, Realisms and Politics. Brazil – Argentina
Coordinators: Paulo Herkenhoff y Rodrigo Alonso
International scholars will present their latest developments in their research on the cultural relationship between both countries during the 60s and the 70s, a central topic in the history of Latin American art.

John Cage. 100 Years
Coordinator: Martín Bauer
In the centenary of his birth, Proa organizes special events, conferences and presentations coordinated by Martín Bauer. A unique tribute to the artist, composer and essayist John Cage, a central figure in 20th Century music.

Alberto Giacometti
Coordinator: Véronique Wiesinger
The most relevant scholars and specialists on Giacometti’s work will present their recent researchs in dialogue with local experts. A necessary meeting within the framework of a unique exhibition to be presented at Proa on October 2012.

CINEMA
February / December
Guest programmers
Two relevant Argentine filmmakers are in charge of 2012 cinema program. Each Saturday, they present the films, reflecting and discussing the works selected.
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April
BAFICI – XIV Edition
Proa hosts the Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival, one of the most significant cultural events in the city, with screenings and dialogues with international filmmakers.
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THEATRE
Compañía de Funciones Patrióticas
The theater company directed by actor and playwright Martín Seijo presents new productions, always with a unique performance during holidays or national days. As in 2010 and 2011, the company updates and adapts texts of the Argentine repertoire, discussing the national values, political traditions and economic history of the country.

MUSIC
November
Contemporary Music Concerts – 16th Edition (Teatro San Martín)
A new season of the prestigious festival directed by Martín Bauer will be hosted at Proa. Renowned international musicians present their works in the Auditorium.
John Cage. 100 Years

LITERATURE
September
International Festival of Literature of Buenos Aires
In this edition, Proa invites one of the most personal and compelling voices of contemporary literature in Latin America.
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FNPI + Proa
For over ten years, Proa co-organizes cultural journalism workshops with the Ibero-American New Journalism Foundation (FNPI), inviting the most relevant writers and journalists from the region.
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PROA TV
Proa’s official YouTube channel presents exclusive contents such as guided visits by the curators, interviews and audiovisual documentation.
youtube.com/proawebtv

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More information:
2012 Complete Program (PDF)
2012 Exhibitions

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