The “eco” medievalists of the Museo Nacional
The Cluny Museum of Paris brings 60 pieces from the medieval period to the National Museum as part of Colombia - France Year.
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Cirque Farouche takes on Fellini’s “18 1/2” at the Teatro Mayor
The French circus group Cirque Farouche headlines this month at the Teatro Mayor with an acrobatic tale based on Fellini's iconic film "18 1/2"
DeBonis and the ‘Strangers to Peace’ film project
A filmmaker producing a documentary about ex-guerillas has learned that an accord is merely the first step on the long path for combatants to make…
Two nations united by music and a chance for youth to shine on stage
The French flute player Samuel Bricault will perform this evening with the youth orchestra Batuta and Nueva Filarmonía at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo…
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…
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…