Manuel Hernández “returns” to Galería El Museo
El Museo Gallery in Bogotá is hosting an exhibition on the works of Colombia's pioneering abstract painter Manuel Hernández.
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Colombia at the epicenter of Latin American audiovisual productions
Disney's animated feature Encanto is the latest release of a Colombia-inspired production by an international studio. A slate of audiovisual projects are in the works…
Art and newsprint: Periódicos de Ayer exhibit at MAMU
A new exhibition at MAMU in Bogotá tributes the rebellious age of Latin American newspapers and how they gave voice to contemporary artists.
Elsa Zambrano unveils her curious “Constellations” at Beatriz Esguerra Art
Bogotá artist Elsa Zambrano's latest series Constellations was created during coronavirus lockdowns and inspired by the works of Dadaism's "star-painters."
Antonio Caro, the artist who immortalised “Colombia” dies age 71
Considered the founder of Colombia's conceptual art, Antonio Caro shaped perceptions of his country through visual narratives.
One Hundred Treasures from the Banco de la República art collection
The Banco de la República is launching a book with the most important 100 works in the collection of MAMU. The book covers more than…
ARTBO replaces 2020 fair with weekend of socially distanced art
The largest art gathering in Bogotá - ARTBO - has furloughed its 16th edition for a virtual showcase of national talent and downsized walk-in tours…
The MAMU reopens with retrospective on Beatriz González: The Master
The largest retrospective on the life and works of artist Beatriz González will run at MAMU from October 7 to December 7.
Securing Colombia’s post pandemic opera season with the help of contemporary art
With live opera canceled as a result of quarantine, Ópera de Colombia will host a silent art auction and perform an online version of Gianni…
Colombia’s National Museum reopens to the public with biosecurity protocols
One of Colombia's most important cultural landmarks has reopened to the public after it was forced to close with the pandemic. All visitors are required…
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce presents ARTBO’s 2020 all virtual agenda
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce has launched the agenda for ARTBO and its art platforms which in 2020 will all be online given the coronavirus…
Teaching to read and draw with the works of Botero
The Central Bank of Colombia's latest publication introduces youngsters to the 27 letters of the Spanish alphabet with illustrations and details from the works of…
BanRep’s Artistic Exchanges presents regional artists and quarantine creations
The new cultural project by Banco de la República - IR9 - adapts to quarantine and reinvents the way of exhibiting works of art.
An App to explore Bogotá’s legendary Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
The Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) has created a free App for audiences beyond the reach of the capital, showcasing the best of its pre-Columbian…
Colombia marks birth centenary of artist Alejandro Obregón with online tributes
Colombia's Banco de la República tributes the life and works of Alejandro Obregón with lecture series from the artist's adopted city Barranquilla.
Bogotá’s La Cometa gallery presents its latest online show Brittle Structures
The Bogotá art gallery La Cometa presents works by two artists whose graphic narrative reflects on consumerism and capitalism.