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Eduardo Costantini Receives University of Buenos Aires Honor for Malba's Latin American Art Contributions

Eduardo Costantini, founder and president of Malba – Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, has been awarded a distinction from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).

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Malba Announces Expansion Under Plaza Perú, Doubling Exhibition Space

On September 29, 2026, Malba (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires) announced that during its 25th anniversary gala on September 17, founder and president Eduardo F. Costantini confirmed a major expansion beneath Plaza Perú.

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Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 Names 272 Exhibitors, Reconfigures Floor Plan
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Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 Names 272 Exhibitors, Reconfigures Floor Plan

On September 29, 2026, Art Basel announced the exhibitor line-up and program highlights for its 2026 Miami Beach edition, taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 4–6, with VIP Preview Days on December 2 and 3.

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MALBA Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Gala in Buenos Aires

MALBA Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Gala in Buenos Aires

MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires) held a gala on September 17, 2026, at its headquarters and in a tent set up in Plaza Perú, celebrating the institution's 25th anniversary. The evening marked a milestone for the museum, which was founded by Eduardo F. Costantini in 2001.

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MALBA Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Record Attendance

On September 22, 2026, MALBA announced that it celebrated its 25th anniversary with a record attendance from September 17 to 21. The Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires reported a historic high in visitor numbers during the five-day celebration.

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Malba Announces Expansion, Major Daros Donation, and $50M Art Trust

Malba Announces Expansion, Major Daros Donation, and $50M Art Trust

On September 18, 2026, MALBA announced a major expansion and institutional transformation. The museum will be expanded by Frida Escobedo Studio, doubling its exhibition space.

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MALBA Acquires Works by Juan del Prete, Líbero Badíi, and Others via Committee and Donations

MALBA Acquires Works by Juan del Prete, Líbero Badíi, and Others via Committee and Donations

On September 7, 2026, MALBA announced the addition of seven works to its permanent collection. Two works—a painting by Juan del Prete and a sculpture by Líbero Badíi—were acquired through the museum's Acquisitions Committee.

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Malba Marks 25th Anniversary with Free Entry, Cultural Events Sept 17-21

On August 31, 2026, Malba announced its 25th anniversary celebration, a week of activities from September 17 to 21, 2026, with free museum admission on September 19, 20, and 21.

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Tate Appoints Dia Director Jessica Morgan as Tenth Director, Effective January 2027

Tate Appoints Dia Director Jessica Morgan as Tenth Director, Effective January 2027

Tate announced the appointment of Jessica Morgan, current Director of Dia Art Foundation, as its tenth Director, effective January 1, 2027. Morgan, 57, succeeds Maria Balshaw CBE and will lead the institution's four galleries: Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, and Tate St Ives.

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