As a key figure in Colombian contemporary art, Zapata spoke with The City Paper about a life dedicated to the hidden manifestations of the earth and uncompromising relationship with stone.
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Testament of a Nation: Pedro Nel Gómez at the National Museum
Compared to Mexico’s Diego Rivera, Pedro Nel Gómez used murals for creating a national identity, and subject of the National Museum’s latest exhibition.
Big Picture: Waiting for the chiva in Jardín, Antioquia.
Photographer Pedro Szekely brings us a stunning image of the villagers in Jardín, Antioquia basking in the sunlight, and town known for its colorful architecture.
Medellín’s Metrocable nominated for inaugural Ross Prize for Cities
The prestigious Ross Center for Sustainable Cities has chosen Medellin’s Metrocable as a finalist for its first-ever global award.
Duque monitors preventive floodgate closure at Hidroituango
As a preventive measure to save the Hidroituango electrical power generating project after a sinkhole was discovered, EPM successfully closed a floodgate.
Carlos Sánchez, Colombia’s iconic Juan Valdez dies age 83.
Actor Carlos Sánchez, best known during four decades as Juan Valdez of the National Federation of Coffee Growers died in Medellín age 83.
Big Picture: Medellín decked with Christmas lights
Medellín’s Christmas Lighting (El Alumbrado) outshines other Colombian cities for its coverage and themes.
USNS Comfort heads to Colombia to offer medical assistance
The hospital ship USNS Comfort departs Norfolk, Virginia, Oct.11 with a crew of 200 military doctors to provide medical support to host nation Colombia and Venezuelan migrants.
Canadian gold mine workers targeted by armed group in Antioquia
An attack Thursday against geologists and contractors working for the Canadian gold mining company Continental Gold was allegedly perpetrated by ex-FARC dissents.
Visiting Jericó: Possibly the most colorful town in Colombia
Recommendations of what to enjoy when visiting Jericó, Antioquia, a colorful town hemmed-in by majestic waterfalls and mountains.
Mystery of the Great War nurse who ended up in El Pato, Antioquia
The mystery of how an English nurse ended up in a Colombian gold mine has also revealed the existence of a cemetery for foreigners in El Pato.
Colombia’s legendary forests and a few mythical creatures
Colombia has plenty of pristine forest to conjure one’s imagination. Several of them, even have mythical beasts.
Big Picture: Sixty years of color and tradition in Medellín
Big Picture: The Medellín flower parade celebrated 60 years with an impressive parade of flowers from the region’s farms and highlight on Colombia’s busy festival calendar.
San Antonio de Pereira: The “sweetest” town in Antioquia’s Oriente
Some towns in the Oriente Antioqueño are sweeter than others, such as San Antonio de Pereira with its culture of everything “dulce”
Medellín: Where Botero bold meets plenty of beautiful
Colombia’s second largest city is constantly innovating and hosting important events. This month, Colombiamoda, brings out the best in fashion ahead of next month’s flower festival
Colombia’s IDEAM issues “red alert” for floods after unseasonable heavy rains
Even though the winter has to officially begin, most of Colombia is experiencing heavy rainfall prompting authorities to issue a “red alert” for floods and mudslides.