Musical instruments are far more than tools for producing sound: they embody the cultural identity of a territory, carrying spiritual meanings, collective memory, and the deep-rooted expressions that shape a community’s history. Colombia en un Aliento 2026 (Colombia in a Breath 2026) invites audiences on a sonic journey through the country’s wind instruments, encouraging reflection […]
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Beatriz González: The Artist of Colombia’s Political Memory (1932-2026)
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. […]
Banco de la República unveils virtual library of Brian Moser’s legacy in Colombia
British geologist-turned-photographer Brian Moser (1935-2023) captured the lives of Colombia’s Indigenous, Afro, and rural communities. A new virtual exhibition by the country’s Central Bank – Banco de la República – showcases 1,400 of Moser’s most iconic images.
Colombia unites to honor Fernando Botero, one year after his death
Colombia commemorates the first anniversary of Fernando Botero’s death with month-long tributes at the Botero Museum, Museum of Antioquia, National Museum, Bancolombia Art Room
Colombia’s Banco de la República issues 10,000-peso Commemorative Coin
Step into Colombia’s rich maritime history with the Colombian Naval Battle Commemorative Coin—a tribute to the fearless seafarers who championed the nation’s independence.
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 artist Fernando Botero.
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.
Colonial relic of religious devotion joins BanRep’s art collection at MAMU
After eight years of restoration, an unsigned painting depicting devotion to Our Lady of Oyacachi will be exhibited in the permanent collection of MAMU.