On April 19, Buenos Aires celebrates one of its most colorful and picturesque passageways: Pasaje Lanín turns 25 and is marking the occasion with an open-house event that combines art, live music, and activities for the whole family.
Buenos Aires’ Pasaje Lanín celebrates its anniversary this weekend with a giant lunch and live music
Located in Barracas, this hidden corner has, over time, become one of the city’s most striking urban art installations thanks to its vibrant colors and the fact that it is the work of artist Marino Santa María.
The celebration for Pasaje Lanín’s anniversary kicks off at 12 p.m. with an opening ceremony led by its creator, Marino Santa María, and continues with a shared lunch among neighbors, workshops for children, and a musical program ranging from fanfares to tango and local acts. Admission is free for all.
An open-air museum born from a simple idea
Pasaje Lanín wasn’t always like this. In the 1990s, Marino Santa María began by painting the facade of his own studio, and the result was so striking that the neighbors decided to join in. Thus was born a collective project that ended up transforming more than 40 house facades into true works of art.
With geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and mosaic details, the passageway has become an open-air museum that is now part of Buenos Aires’ cultural circuit, with support from institutions such as UNESCO and the National Museum of Fine Arts.
A different way to rediscover the city
Spanning three blocks (between Brandsen and Suárez streets), Pasaje Lanín offers a unique visual journey that invites you to stop, look, and connect with another side of Buenos Aires. And for its anniversary, it adds a collective experience where art blends with gastronomy and live music.
