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Beatriz González, one of Latin America’s most influential contemporary artists, died Jan. 9 at her home in Bogotá at 93. Photo: Hernán Díaz/Colección de Arte. Banco de la República.

Beatriz González: The Artist of Colombia’s Political Memory (1932-2026)

By Richard Emblin - January 15, 2026

Beatriz González, one of Latin America’s most influential contemporary artists, whose boldly colored, deliberately unrefined paintings and installations confronted Colombia’s long history of political violence, public mourning and social inequality – while also reshaping the country’s most important public art collection – died on Jan. 9, 2026, at her home in Bogotá. She was 93. […]

Inside the Paradises and Enchanted Gardens of Colombian Art at MAMU

By The City Paper Staff - April 11, 2025

An exhibition at Bogotá’s Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia (MAMU) traces centuries of Colombian artists’ relationship with nature – through oil, ink, watercolor and flowers.

Dr.Lakra’s fusion of pop art and religious icons set to open at MAMU

By The City Paper Staff - August 15, 2024

The Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia (MAMU) in Bogotá is set to host a groundbreaking art exhibition that bridges the gap between religious iconography and popular culture. Starting on August 17, 2024, the museum will feature the work of the renowned Mexican artist Jerónimo López Ramírez, widely known as Dr. Lakra.

Leon Tovar unveils artistic showcase in Bogotá’s Atrio Tower

By The City Paper Staff - December 14, 2023

Renowned New York gallery León Tovar lights up the Bogotá skyline with an avant-garde exhibition featuring Peruvian maestro Jaime Miranda-Bambarén’s ‘Semillas’ at the Atrio Tower.

Ana Mercedes Hoyos’ “Los Fragmentos” opens in first UK show

By Richard Emblin - November 30, 2023

The vibrant spirit of Colombian artist Ana Mercedes Hoyos (born Bogotá, 1942) takes center stage at the Huxley-Parlour gallery as it proudly presents the first-ever solo exhibition of her work in the United Kingdom.

Bogotá’s ARTBO 2023 to deliver more art and new categories

By The City Paper Staff - November 2, 2023

Launching in a new venue, the Ágora Convention Center, edition 19 of the Bogotá international art fair ARTBO will also incorporate new categories in its cultural slate.

Sembrar La Duda: Representations of indigenous art at MAMU

By The City Paper Staff - October 4, 2023

The exhibition Sembrar La Duda opens during a year in which Banco de la República celebrates its centenary and puts indigenous cultural production within the context of Colombian art history.

Bogotá says goodbye to Fernando Botero

By Kristina Foltz - September 26, 2023

Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s state funeral culminated with a mass inside Bogotá’s Primary Cathedral, and one in which archbishop Rueda highlighted the importance of beauty in daily life.

A giant canvas with works by artist Fernando Botero was suspended from the Colombian Congress to mark the funeral ceremony of the world-famous artist. Photo: Richard Emblin

Bogotá in the eyes of Fernando Botero’s “Mona Lisa”

By Richard Emblin - September 23, 2023

A giant canvas depicting some of Fernando Botero’s most famous works covers the façade of the Colombian Congress in Bogotá. The artist will receive the honor of a state funeral on Monday at the Primary Cathedral.

The celebrated Colombian artist Fernando Botero died age 91 in Monaco. Photo: Richard Emblin

Fernando Botero returns to Colombia for final homecoming and tributes

By Richard Emblin - September 22, 2023

In a poignant homecoming, the body of Fernando Botero returned to Colombia on Thursday and will lie in state at the Capitol until Sunday, September 24.

Medellín pays tribute to hometown artist Fernando Botero

By Austin Landis - September 16, 2023

The death of Colombian artist Fernando Botero at age 91 gave residents of his hometown Medellín the opportunity to pay a proud tribute to the legacy of the world renown painter and sculptor.

Bogotá’s Sala de Arte Bancolombia houses rare art collection

By Richard Emblin - May 6, 2023

The latest addition to Bogotá’s vibrant exhibition scene, the Sala de Arte Bancolombia houses one of the most impressive collections of artworks in the country and a real treat for foreign visitors.

Enjoy six Bogotá art circuits with ARTBO Fin de Semana 2023

By Richard Emblin - April 17, 2023

ARTBO Fin de Semana – April 21 to 23 – is the mid-year showcase of the International Art Fair of Bogotá (ARTBO), and for this seventh edition, six art circuits transform Bogotá into a walkable gallery,

ARTBO 2022 marks full return to traditional art fair platform

By Richard Emblin - October 10, 2022

Among the most-coveted art events in Latin America, edition 16 of the International Art Fair of Bogotá marks a full return to the traditional art fair platform hosted by the city’s Chamber of Commerce.

Danny Esquenazi’s CromoEspectiva at Adrián Ibáñez Gallery

By María Claudia Peña - September 23, 2022

With 32 works on display, artist Danny Esquenazi explores color in its true, complete and abstract dimension. The exhibition in Bogotá’s San Felipe arts district runs until October 30.

Hit the art gallery trail with ARTBO Weekend 2022

By The City Paper Staff - April 23, 2022

Take full advantage of the art gallery circuit this weekend, with the all in-person event ARTBO Weekend 2022. More than 50 exhibition spaces are participating.