Museo del Libro y de la Lengua Horacio González, Literature and language museum in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Museo del Libro y de la Lengua Horacio Gonzalez is a museum dedicated to books and language that spreads across several floors of a building designed by architect Clorindo Testa. The exhibition space contains collections related to book culture and also features contemporary artworks that engage with writing and literary themes.
The institution opened in 2011 as a new space for preserving and sharing knowledge about books and written culture. The building's design and construction took place in the years before, creating this public gathering place for literary and cultural exploration.
The ground floor displays exhibits about how books have been published and distributed in Argentina through different periods. The upper levels feature rotating contemporary art exhibitions that explore the relationship between visual art and written words.
The museum is located in a central neighborhood and is easy to reach, with open hours in the afternoon and evening from Tuesday through Sunday. Entry is free and the exhibitions are open to all visitors.
The building itself was designed by one of Argentina's most acclaimed 20th century architects, making it an interesting example of modern design. Its layout and structure make it more than simply a container for books and language displays.
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