Background
Arestizabal, Irma Sylvia was born on April 10, 1940 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina.
Arestizabal, Irma Sylvia was born on April 10, 1940 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina.
Bachelor's degree, National College, Bahía Blanca, 1957. Professor history, National University Del Sur, Bahía Blanca, 1962. Degree in art history, University Rome, 1965.
Doctor of Philosophy in Art History, Pontificial Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro, 1974. Degree in museology, School Museology, Rio de Janeiro, 1987. Postgraduate, Polytechnic Milan, 1991.
Assistant director Museum Poldi Pezzoli, Milan, 1970-1972. Director Argentina Cultural Institute, 1975-1980. Curator Museum Rio de Janeiro, 1975-1981, 78-89.
Director Art Department, 1974-1980. Director Cultural Center Pontifical Catholic University, 1980-1992. Director Museo Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, since 1992.
Consultant Patrimonio Historico, Rio de Janeiro, 1990-1992. Senior professor Pontificial Catholic University. Consultant curator Chase Manhattan British Aerospace, Brazil, 1978-1981.
Curator numerous exhibitions contemporary art, particularly Latin America art.
Member National Association Art Researchers, International Council Museum (international committee museum modern art), International Art Centers Association.
Daughter of Ramon Arestizabal and Irene Rosa. Divorced; 1 child, Lemme Antonio.
