Author Archives: Katie

Chicago on Corrientes By Way Of Broadway

Despite the thriving music and art scene in Buenos Aires, introducing Broadway musicals into the mix was not a seamless process, mainly due to the lack of available talent necessary to cast such a performance. Since the 1950s however, this … Continue reading

Get Green: Top 5 Parks in Buenos Aires Argentina

Although summer is still a few short weeks away, there is no denying that it already feels like summer is in the air. The sun is shining, sweaters have been ditched for tank tops and plazas are filled with locals … Continue reading

Top 5 Graffiti Artists of Brazil

Many graffiti artists attempt to slip under the radar to avoid being caught for their works that are often considered damaging and destructive. In Brazil however, those days are over as many graffiti artists are being celebrated for their art … Continue reading

jose_ignacio Uruguay Summer

For most of the year, the Uruguayan coastal towns of La Barra and Jose Ignacio remain sleepy fishing villages Continue reading

Good Eating: Top 5 Brazilian Chefs

From October 20 – October 24 Rio de Janeiro will be hosting the Degusta Rio (Taste Rio) festival, a celebration of the Brazilian gastronomic world. The exploding Brazilian culinary scene is one foodies everywhere should be keeping their eye on. … Continue reading

10 Artists to Look For at the Bienal de São Paulo (Part 2)

Today marks Part deux of Oasis Collections approved “artists to look out for” (our choice not an art PR firm’s) in this year’s Bienal de São Paulo.  Happy obra hopping!

10 Artists to Look For at the Bienal de São Paulo (Part 1)

Since 1951, the São Paulo Art Biennial has showcased both Brazilian and international contemporary art.  As mentioned in yesterday’s post, the theme of this year’s exhibition starting September 25th is the inability to separate art from politics.  With 160 featured artists, … Continue reading

3 Lesser Known (But Equally Awesome) Events Around Colombia

As Colombia reintroduces itself to the world as a desirable vacation destination, we here at Oasis thought it would be helpful to showcase some of the great events around Colombia, old and new that prove that there’s much more to … Continue reading

First Impressions of Buenos Aires

A typical relationship goes through various phases, but almost all relationships begin with the honeymoon phase.  It’s exciting, it’s magical, and it’s drama free. After living in Buenos Aires for just over a month now, the city and I are … Continue reading

A Night With Guido

I am constantly on the hunt for a good deal. Between winter sales and Thursday ladies nights popping up all over BA, I’ve been pretty successful over the past few months. I have had to expand my search however, as … Continue reading