Exhibition: Omar Rayo and vibrant geometry
Known for bold colors and geometric patterns, Colombian artist Omar Rayo gets a retrospective exhibition at the Museo Nacional.
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Galleries on the go: A whirlwind tour of Bogotá’s art scene
Looking to visit as many Bogotá art galleries as possible on a tight schedule? Check out this insider's guide to independent art in Colombia's capital.
Colombian artists in the spotlight abroad
As Colombia opens up to the world, the country's artists are gaining a stronger following overseas.
Libertad: Saving a community with song and theatre
Ely Ríos Bonilla hopes theatre and song can help her Caribbean community of Libertad prosper even in the face of a tragic past.
Bogotá festival focuses on the role of women in film
A Bogotá film festival aims to promote women's rights and open up the discussion of the role of women in Colombia's film industry. The event…
Five Colombian alternatives to Netflix’s Narcos
Narcos is a popular, but not necessarily accurate depiction of Colombia. Here are five similar — and more 'Colombian' — Netflix alternatives.
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…