Instituto Di Tella

It was a non-profit cultural research center in Argentina, founded on July 22, 1958, by the Di Tella Foundation as a tribute to Italian-Argentine engineer Torcuato Di Tella. Located at Florida Street 936, in the area known as the "Manzana Loca" in Buenos Aires, it had several exhibition rooms and an auditorium with a capacity of 244 spectators. It experienced its greatest peak between 1965 and 1970 when it was considered the "temple of artistic avant-gardes." However, it faced strong opposition from the de facto government of Juan Carlos Onganía, which closed it down in 1970. In its early years, it hosted avant-garde theater, music, and painting movements, providing a platform for artists who would later achieve recognition. Its activities marked a new era in local art. Later, the center expanded to encompass all social sciences, supporting social research. The art and music centers were closed in May 1970 due to financial difficulties, while the other centers continued to operate and eventually gave rise to the Torcuato Di Tella University.