The 28 arteBA edition of the fair closed its doors in La Rural with a very positive sales level “that exceeded expectations, where there was good deal and good demand” and a twenty percent increase in the number of public visitors, the general manager of the fair reported, Julia Convert.

“This year was sold from one end of the property, It was a great edition. We have much experience in various junctures of the country and this year the success of many years of work felt, where greater international projection of Argentine art is”, said Converti.

Among the first sales highlights the works of Mariana Telleria (Ruth Benzacar), Tomás Saraceno (Gallery Pinksummer) and Adriana Minoliti (Mita) Y “in that sense, The fair is also reflecting Argentine artists who will then present in the world, since we are within days of the Venice Biennale, where they will participate the three”, said Converti.

All sorts of speculations were woven around the prospective buyer of the iconic painting 1967 Jorge de la Vega, a mural seven meters by two, the most expensive painting of the fair was paid by 1.350.000 Dollars, confirmed Converti, although he not revealed the name of who acquired. “It is one of the most important art pieces we've had in the history of the fair”, He said of the work that marked a record locally.

Changing plant design stands that premiered this year -at fair to separate the main sector of the young neighborhood, now under the name Utopia moved to the pavilion of equines- It was also a success for gallery owners, collectors and public, as it facilitated the way to travel it and visit.