ARTBO replaces 2020 fair with weekend of socially distanced art
The largest art gathering in Bogotá - ARTBO - has furloughed its 16th edition for a virtual showcase of national talent and downsized walk-in tours…
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The MAMU reopens with retrospective on Beatriz González: The Master
The largest retrospective on the life and works of artist Beatriz González will run at MAMU from October 7 to December 7.
Forging bonds between authors, books and readers with BLAA’s literature series
Director Ana Roda of the Luis Ángel Arango Library (BLAA) talks about the importance of reading as a way of understanding the uncertain times in…
Writings from uncertainty: BLAA launches its Literature Today series
What are the common contributions of a diverse generation of writers that make up the Latin American scene is one of the questions Literature Today…
Securing Colombia’s post pandemic opera season with the help of contemporary art
With live opera canceled as a result of quarantine, Ópera de Colombia will host a silent art auction and perform an online version of Gianni…
Colombia’s National Museum reopens to the public with biosecurity protocols
One of Colombia's most important cultural landmarks has reopened to the public after it was forced to close with the pandemic. All visitors are required…
Colombian Independence Day festivities include virtual concert and Niagara Falls illumination
This year's Veinte de Julio celebrations include the first-ever illumination of Niagara Falls in Canada with the colors of the national flag and virtual concert…
Colombia’s Museo Nacional explores the hidden mysteries of Chiribiquete
The National Museum will host on Friday the virtual inauguration of its temporary exhibition Chiribiquete: The Jaguar and The Butterfly.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce presents ARTBO’s 2020 all virtual agenda
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce has launched the agenda for ARTBO and its art platforms which in 2020 will all be online given the coronavirus…
Colombia’s MinCultura launches Best 100 Songs playlist to mark Independence
MinCultura has released a 100 Best Colombian Songs playlist to inspire hope in the future as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.
Teaching to read and draw with the works of Botero
The Central Bank of Colombia's latest publication introduces youngsters to the 27 letters of the Spanish alphabet with illustrations and details from the works of…
BanRep’s Artistic Exchanges presents regional artists and quarantine creations
The new cultural project by Banco de la República - IR9 - adapts to quarantine and reinvents the way of exhibiting works of art.
An App to explore Bogotá’s legendary Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
The Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) has created a free App for audiences beyond the reach of the capital, showcasing the best of its pre-Columbian…
Colombia marks birth centenary of artist Alejandro Obregón with online tributes
Colombia's Banco de la República tributes the life and works of Alejandro Obregón with lecture series from the artist's adopted city Barranquilla.
Bogotá’s La Cometa gallery presents its latest online show Brittle Structures
The Bogotá art gallery La Cometa presents works by two artists whose graphic narrative reflects on consumerism and capitalism.
Hay Festival streams literary world for its 2020 edition
Live session with authors, essayists and celebrities from the film world join the first Hay Digital from the festival's seat Hay-on-Wye. The event runs until…