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This is the first major retrospective devoted to Alberto Churba, a central figure in Latin American design. At nearly 93 years of age, this exhibition honors his career with a selection of works spanning from the 1960s to his most recent digital creations.

Churba’s practice, connected to international movements yet rooted in a regional identity, redefines design as a cultural language. From furniture and rugs to textiles and glassware, each piece reflects an artistic vision that goes beyond function.

Recognized by institutions such as MoMA, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Smithsonian, and ICSID, Churba projected a distinct sense of modernity from the Global South—not as a periphery, but as an active center of innovation.

Curators: Sandra T. Hillar and Wustavo Quiroga ― Guest Critic: Ana Elena Mallet ― MNAD Director: Hugo Pontoriero ― Production: Satsch Gallery and MNAD ― Main Sponsor: Adcap Grupo Financiero ― Loans: Churba Family, Satsch Gallery, MidCentury, Modernariato ― Collaborators: Juan Celano and Florencia Croizet, Eugenia Castiarena, Tatiana Depetris ― Exhibition Setup: ARQC ― Lighting: Soledad Goldsack ― Press: Grupo Mass ― Graphic Design: Ezequiel Cafaro ― Website: RACHA Lab ― Photography: Dagurke

“El Decorativo promotes the preservation of heritage and the reappraisal of key figures in the history of Argentine design. Churba embodies the link between tradition and modernity.”

Hugo Pontoriero
MNAD Director

Special Thanks: Mariano Hillar, Mercedes Corte, Claudia Akian, Eduardo Kalpakian, Santiago del Campo, Ricardo Moretti, Santiago Villani, Agustin Basile, Guido Bottin, Susi Aczel, Facundo Garayalde, Micaela Carlino.

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Alberto Churba

FOREFRONT OF ARGENTINE DESIGN

Since the founding of his Estudio CH (Centro de Arte y Diseño), Alberto Churba (Buenos Aires, 1932) specialized in furniture, textiles, carpets, and glassware, marking an era with his innovative style and unique sensitivity. His creations, exhibited in museums such as the MoMA (New York) and the Victoria & Albert (London), reflect a bold aesthetic and a deep understanding of comprehensive design.

An emblematic figure of Argentine design, he transcended as a pioneer whose work merged art and functionality. Recognized for his ability to articulate contemporary craftsmanship, he generated a legacy of innovation, influencing Argentine decoration and creating his own style. His focus on comprehensive projects demonstrated a vision that embraced both modernity and local artisan traditions, balancing the modern with manual creation to produce designs of global appeal.
The book "Churba. 30 Años de Diseño” (by Ediciones Infinito) encapsulates his creative trajectory, showcasing a collection of modernist objects and his vision throughout the years. Churba is an artist who left an indelible mark on style and decoration, being a true articulator of aesthetics and functionality.

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