Leading photographers invited to auction for Colombia’s heroes
The most important names in photography in Colombia have been invited to auction off one of their best works to help the families of soldiers…
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The 43rd Mono Núñez Festival celebrated at the Teatro Mayor
On Saturday, April 29, the Teatro Mayor launches the 43rd edition of Colombia’s most important Andean music event, the Mono Núñez Festival.
Madrid’s Ron Lalá takes on Cervantes with ‘Cervantina’
The Spanish theatre group Ron Lalá takes on the verses of the father of the modern novel, Miguel de Cervantes, with four performances at the…
Second concert of Bach in Bogotá headlines with French organist Leroy
The second free concert of the Ministry of Culture's Bach in Bogotá brings to Bogotá French organist Ghislain Leroy of the Sapporo Concert Hall.
Maripaz Jaramillo and the art of monochromatic relationships
Artist Maripaz Jaramillo's most recent exhibition 'Abrazos' explores the art of the embrace and is a poignant statement at a time in which Colombians must…
Molas, sacred music and a very ‘Romantic’ agenda
With the start of Semana Santa, The City Paper presents a listing of some of the cultural highlights taking place in the capital and colonial…
Claudia Hakim: Putting the modern back into Bogotá’s MamBo
Claudia Hakim was recently named director of the country’s most important contemporary arts museum, MamBo. This accomplished artist and former gallery owner is bringing change…
Bogotá’s Catedral Primada to resound to Bach with free concert series
The Ministry of Culture wants Bogotanos to appreciate the complete organ works of the great Baroque composer, J.S Bach. This free concert series runs until…
Bogotá is the Romantic Russia: A festival for everyone at the Teatro Mayor
“Bogota? is the Romantic Russia” is one of the most anticipated cultural events in a year in with an unprecedented line-up of international performers are…
Víctor Gaviria returns to the slums of Medellín with ‘La Mujer del Animal’
Ten years in the making, the acclaimed filmmaker Víctor Gaviria turns his camera on the issue of gender-related violence in Medellín.
FICCI 57 draws to a close with plethora of films and celebrities in Cartagena
The 57th edition of FICCI drew to a close Monday after six full days of film screenings, workshops and a chance to mingle in Cartagena…
“Reproducibles”: Quinta collective presents exhibition to help children with HIV
The Quinta arts collective explores the role of media and technology in the production of art works, then to be sold to help children with…
‘War and Peace’ makes celluloid as conflict tales headline Cartagena film fest
The 57th edition of the Cartagena International Film Festival, beginning March 1, offers grassroots documentaries and a focus on stories of conflict.
9 Disparos: A “reel” testament for peace in Colombia
A Colombian soldier has turned his life, and near death, into a harrowing documentary of survival and enduring faith in his country.
At 40, Colombia’s Shakira is having the time of her life
As her music continues to top the charts, the Barranquilla-born artist with a foundation to help vulnerable youth has become a vocal critic of Trump's…
The Colón Theatre tributes Teresita Gómez and her 60 years as pianist
The Colón Theatre presents a one-night tribute to one of Colombia's most admired performers, pianist Teresita Gómez.