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Culture
Colombia’s legendary Fernando Botero heads to China
China will host the nation's first ever exhibition of the works of artist Fernando Botero this month.
Seven days of Culture in the capital: Nov 9 – 15
Our listing of important and not-to-be misses events happening in Bogotá, November 9 -through 16.
Making music a ‘Fair’ game
One organization is working to bridge the gap between those who can afford to produce music and those who can only dream it.
BogotAuctions set to host fourth major art event
The fourth sale of BogotAuctions takes place November 3rd offering modern and contemporary works by Colombian and Latin American artists.
The sacred chants of Colombia’s Pacific proposed for UN patrimony
The Colombian government has established a working group to present the sacred chants of the Pacific as intangible patrimony of humanity.
César Acevedo and his film “Land and Shade”
From Cali to Cannes, director César Acevedo made movie history with his debut feature, 'Land and Shade' and a poignant tale of a Colombian reality,…
ARTBO to host the world of art
The most important art fair in Colombia, ARTBO, prepares to host the world with a record number of galleries and artists represented.
Benjamin Betsalel and the ‘inside’ portraits
Artist Ben Betsalel gives those who are incarcerated a voice and empowerment through a unique portrait series and which will tour Colombia.
Colker and the dimensions of dance
The prestigious Rio de Janeiro based dance company takes on Pushkin's "Tatyana" during three night at the Colón Theatre.
Bringing home our Wild Magic
British filmmaker Mike Slee was handed a blank slate to capture Colombia's rich biodiversity. Colombia Magia Salvaje is an epic undertaking of visual conservation for…
Drawings for the post-conflict
An exhibition by the Banco de la República unites demobilized combatants and respected artists to imagine a post-conflict future.
Sacco: photography of “silence”
The works of Argentinian photographer Gabriela Sacco are on exhibit at the Art Museum of the Banco de la República.
Petronio: Pacific vibes
The Petronio Alvarez festival kicks off in Cali with more than 100 bands and a celebration of Afro-Colombian heritage.
Mummenshanz and so much more at Teatro Mayor
The Swiss hyper-surrealism theatre troupe Mummenschanz premieres this week at the Colón and the National Museum turns 192.
Premiere: English National Ballet’s “Swan Lake”
After a 50 year absence, the English National Ballet returns to Colombia with "Swan Lake" and a cultural highlight of the year.