Curated by Alejandro Tantanian, Andrés Gallina, and Florencia Qualina, the show is structured into eleven distinct “scenes,” each functioning as a temporal capsule that captures a defining moment in the evolution of Argentine experimental performance. The journey begins with the pioneering work of the Centro de Experimentación Audiovisual (CEA) at the Instituto Di Tella, where artists like Roberto Villanueva challenged aesthetic norms through radical multimedia experimentation. These early forays into cross-disciplinary performance set the stage for the subversive energy that would later emerge in venues like the Centro Parakultural, which became a haven for artistic freedom, irreverence, and experimentation.

Among the exhibition’s highlights are works by Griselda Gambaro, whose play El Campo confronts violence and repression with unflinching intensity, and Nacha Guevara, whose renditions of “Esto es teatro” encapsulate the generational spirit of defiance. The show also celebrates Batato Barea, whose performances fused clowning, travesty, and literary references into a singular theatrical language. Collectives such as La Organización Negra and the Parakultural ensemble are also honored, highlighting the collaborative ethos that defined much of Argentina’s experimental theater scene.

The exhibition’s design, conceived by Victoria Noorthoorn and Daniela Thomas, further enhances its impact. Through immersive installations, archival videos, original documents, and evocative objects, the curators craft an environment that invites active engagement. Visitors are not merely observers; they are participants in a narrative that intertwines art, politics, and society. The careful choreography of space and media allows for a multisensory experience that mirrors the dynamism and transgression of the performances themselves.

Ultimately, “Esto es Teatro” is more than an exhibition—it is a celebration of theatrical audacity. It reminds us that theater, at its most vital, is an act of resistance, a declaration of identity, and a testament to the creative freedom that emerges even under constraints. For anyone interested in the intersections of art, history, and social commentary, this exhibition offers a rare and compelling insight into the forces that shaped Argentina’s experimental theater.