The traveling exhibition "Dali, los ojos del surrealismo" (Dali, the eyes of surrealism) opens on June 13, 2009, at Abasto Shopping mall, featuring works made by Salvador Dalí between 1950 and 1980, in a variety of techniques and materials.
The exhibition features the series “Tarot”, which Dalí made for his wife Gala in large size. Also religious and mystic series like “Los Diez Mandamientos” (The Ten Commadments), and “Siete Días de la Creación” (Seven days of creation), made in silver, “Los Doce Apóstoles” (The Twelve Apostles), with Gala as lookout of the rest of the apostles, and "El Muro de los Lamentos” (The Wailing Wall).
The collection also includes the erotic series "Casanova”, as well as scientific and futuristic series like "Time”, “La Conquista del Cosmos” (The Conquer of Cosmos), and “Objetos e Imaginaciones del Futuro”, (Objects and Imaginations of the Future) in which Dalí, like Da Vinci and Jules Verne, produces elements and machines that will become reality with the future technological evolution.
The series “El Quijote” pays homage to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra with modern Quixotes, including a miniature that the public must observe with a magnifying glass.
The variety of techniques mastered by the Catalan artist becomes evident with the silver series like “Las Profesiones” (The Professions), serigraphs on silver depicting The Doctor, The Lawyer, The Architect, and the Fashion Designer, in up to 12 colors. The series "Placas de Plata” includes an homage to Pablo Picasso. “Los Deportes” (The Sports) is composed of the official medals from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, made by Dalí specially for this event.
The series of original lithographs “Daliniana” includes "Torso de Venus Surrealista", "Elefante Celestial", "El Caballero Leonardesco", "Ascensión de Gala", and "Los Jinetes del Apocalipsis".
Another technique probably unknown by the public is sculpture. The series of casts in bronze includes his famous Reloj Blando (Soft Clock), "San Jorge and the Dragon", "Terpsícora", "The Unicorn Horse with Clock", and "Alice in Wonderland".
Dali as a portrait artist is represented by the series of etchings “Españoles Inmortales” (Immortal Spaniards) and “Álbum”, showing the faces of Rembrant, Velásquez, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, El Greco, Toulouse Lautrec and Leonardo Da Vinci.
Amazing visual 3D effects can be seen on "Los Cristos de Gala" and "Los Anamorfos Cónicos". "Gala de Espaldas Mirando en mar Mediterráneo" seen from a distance of 10 meters becomes the portrait of Abraham Lincoln, an example of optical art from the 60’s and 70’s.

Location: Abasto Shopping Mall - Av. Corrientes 3247
Salon: Plaza Zorzal - 1st Floor
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
Tickets:
General: AR$ 35
Pensioners and students: AR$ 15
Group of 4 people: AR$ 110
On sale through www.ticketek.com.ar, or at the Ticketek office located at the Abasto Shopping Mall food court.

There's a special gift for children visiting the Pink House (Casa Rosada) on Sunday 9, 2009, when Argentine children celebrate their day: at the end of the tour, every kid will be presented with an interactive CD with a visual tour of the Pink House, and a story with images about the history of Argentina (in Spanish of course). The CD also features, among other things, an explanation of the national symbols, and a recount of one day in the life of the President. This information is also available at www.chicos.gov.ar
Apart from this special event, the Pink House can be visited every Saturday, Sunday and Holiday, from 10 am to 6 pm, every 30 minutes. This program is called "The Pink House Opens its Doors". Visits are led by the "Granaderos" and no ID is needed to attend. During the tour, that lasts around 20 minutes, visitors can see the Hall of Busts, the Patios, the Presidential Elevator, and the Rooms in the first floor.
The entrance is on Balcarce 50, free of charge.

The Culture Week of Saudi Arabia in Argentina will take place from August 7th to August 11th, 2009, to promote the diverse cultural activities from that country such as fine arts, dance, music, fashion, crafts, and gastronomy.
The event is organized but the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Argentina, with the support of the Argentine Secretary of Culture and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires.
The programmed activities will feature dance and music shows on Avenida de Mayo, a live recital at the Rose Garden, and artistic presentations at Cultural Centers. All these events will be free of charge.

Schedule:
Saturday 8 - 3.00 pm: Live music at the Rosedal, Palermo
Sunday 9 - 3.00 pm: Dance, folk and music on Avenida de Mayo
Sunday 9 - 5.00 pm: Dance, folk and music at the stairs of Facultad de Derecho

The 1st International Record Fair of Buenos Aires (1ra Feria Internacional de Coleccionismo Discografico) will take place on August 7, 8 and 9, 2009, at the Pavilion 4 of Costa Salguero Exhibition Center. Collectors, big or small, will have the opportunity to buy, sell, or exchange recorded material that is virtually impossible to find on the market, including vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, posters, photographs, autographs, manuscripts, concert programs, slides, magazines, trading cards, videos, cinema guides, books, concert tickets, t-shirts, and all kinds of music merchandising.

On Saturday 8, at 8 pm, some of the best pieces and records displayed at the fair will be sold at a large auction. Among these objects there's a postcard sent by John Lennon to Paul McCartney, valuated in 30.000 pesos.

Location: Centro Costa Salguero. Av. Costanera and Salguero
Opening Hours:
Friday 7: 12 noon to 10 pm
Saturday 8: 12 noon to 10 pm
Sunday 9: 12 noon to 8 pm
Tickets: $ 20 Pesos, on sale at www.tuentrada.com

More information: www.feriadediscosdebuenosaires.com.