ArteBA -Body of South America’s most significant contemporary art festivals -- is getting the greatest names in Latin American art towards the Argentine capital.

Now in the 22nd year, the big event will run from 19 to 22 May 2012 in La Rural, a sizable convention center within the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires.  This past year, the 4-day fair attracted a lot more than 120,000 site visitors.

This season, 81 art galleries from around the world will participate, representing works from 850 contemporary artists. The fair also can serve as an essential coming of age for emerging artists, with special displays to particularly highlight up-and-coming talent.

As the fair works as a springboard for local and worldwide artists to market their work, most site visitors go to benefit from the large assortment of art.

Tickets cost 50 Argentinean pesos for any one-day general admission pass (25 Argentinean pesos for college students). It's suggested going to the fair on either the Monday (21 May) or Tuesday (22 May), to prevent the lengthy weekend queues.