Coordinated
by Valeria González
Wednesday, 28 October, 6:30 pm
Photograph Collecting and Conservation. The
incorporation of photography in the Argentine art system in
the late 1990s and the role of local collectors in this process.
The importance of photography in some contemporary Argentine
art collections. Specific aspects of the conservation of photographic
material and the formation of the historic photography.heritage.
Thursday, 29 October, 6:30 pm
Argentine Photography Books. The transformations
in the editorial field from the mythical La Azotea (1973) to
the present. The importance of books as
the mediums of photographic reproduction par excellence. Growth
and diversification of photography publications in recent years.
Editorial criteria: historical books, contemporary perspectives,
luxury and popular editions.
Friday, 30 October, 6:30 pm
Photography Collecting. Because of its intrinsic
nature, photography makes it possible to capture that which
one wishes to possess, remember, and keep. A contemporary collector
and a contemporary photographer will hold a dialogue on the
value of collecting photographs beyond their concept of artwork.
Saturday, 31 October, 6:30
pm
A Tour of Bs As Photo 2009. Summary of the
main selection and staging proposals for the Fair. Relevance
of the Fair in the context of contemporary Argentine photography.
The role of photography in the major international exhibitions
in recent years.
Sunday, 1 November, 6:30 pm
Photography between the narration of its history and
an artist’s experience. A tour along the history
of photography through 50 paradigmatic images. A dialogue with
Esteban Pastorino, special guest at Bs As Photo 2009.
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