Culture

The 691 pre-Columbian objects seized in Spain have returned to Colombia.

Reclaiming treasure

After more than a decade in Madrid's Museum of the Americas, 691 pre-Columbian relics return to Colombia.

The official post of Opera de Colombia's Turandot.

Timeless songs of love

After a 12 year absence, princess Turandot returns to Bogotá thanks to the lavish productions of the Opera de Colombia.

The CCB presented this month the new typeface of the ARTBO art fair.

Prelude to ARTBO

As one of the most important fairs in the hemisphere, the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce presents a new look for ARTBO.


Local Cartageneros dance champed during a local festival.

Blade beneath the laughter

The music of champeta is layered with innuendo and sexual overtones. These thumping vibes are an integral part of Afro-colombian neighborhoods.


The official post of the 2014 Rock al Parque,

Rock on… two decades!

One of the largest rock festivals in South America turns 20 this holiday weekend, and best of all, it's free!

Aspect of Melencolia by Albrecht Dürer.

Dürer: Mastery and mysteries

A landmark exhibition has opened with 113 engravings and woodcuts by the German artist of the Renaissance, Albrecht Dürer.

After six years of renovations, the Colón Theatre opens it doors.

The grand Colón reopens

After six years of renovations Colombia’s grandest of theatres, the Teatro Colón, reopens to the public this month.

Bogotá attracts investment in film making thanks to the BAM initiative.

Bogotá ‘bammers’ united

The Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) is positioned as the second most important market for audiovisual creatives in Latin America.

Edwardian painting in the British Government Art Collection.

A very British collection

The residence of the British Ambassador houses a unique collection of British art from the Georgian to the contemporary

The primitivist painting Barco de Vapor by Noe León.

Cultural happenings

Two important cultural events which should not be missed as we head towards the end of June.

The clouds of Colombian artist Carlos Nariño.

Nariño: Painter of clouds

Carlos Nariño presents ‘Paisajes de la Memoria’ in which canvas paintings depict skies and horizons of the Sabana de Bogotá.

Painting by William Kentridge on exhibit in Bogotá.

Fortuna: Fantasy of movement

A landmark show by South African artist William Kentridge is on display at the Banco de la República’s Museum of Art in Bogotá.

Machete-wielding workers during the Bogotazo by Sandy Gonzalez.

Sady: Pioneer photojournalist

The exhibition “Memories of Reality” showcases the poignant photographs of pioneering photojournalist Sady González.