That’s Buenos Aires

About the book

This is Sergio Eisen’s tribute to his city. A fun journey through fascinating landmarks, known for their natural beauty or their architecture. A tour of peculiar spots alongside the picturesque characters of Buenos Aires. This is the obsessive idea of an artist and his publishers: a sort of artistic and amusing whim that we’d like to share with you.

Author and visual artist Sergio Eisen uses tempera and watercolors to portray these beautiful scenes of Buenos Aires, eschewing digital techniques and bringing an original perspective, humor, and freshness to his work.

Excerpt

The bookstores lined up along Corrientes, on the blocks between Callao and 9 de Julio—three of Buenos Aires’ landmark avenues—are an attraction on their own. Open until late at night, these bookstores host deep interiors where you can find the most incredible books and, every so often, have a chance encounter with a night owl poet.

Corrientes is also heaven for theater and musical lovers. People in Buenos Aires are known for waiting for their idols to come out of the theater after a performance, and it’s not unusual for actors to promote their plays in character costumes right on the street.

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This is Caminito! It is one of the most popular tourist spots in Buenos Aires. With its colorful tin-roofed tenements, elevated sidewalks designed to protect against flooding, cobblestone streets, tango dancers performing outdoors, and street painters… It’s a must-see.

Thousands of tourists take photos at this intersection every year. On the upper floor, there is Don Benito Quinquela Martín, known as “The Painter of La Boca,” who dedicated his life to creating works for the neighborhood and capturing its essence. In his honor, the museum and cultural center bear his name.

Translated by Lucía Ronco - Edited by Marita Propato