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ARTBO Weekend celebrates its 10th edition from April 16–19 with over 160 free activities across eight circuits in Bogotá.

ARTBO Weekend turns 10: Bogotá’s Art Circuits Come of Age

By Richard Emblin - April 16, 2026

ARTBO Weekend returns to Bogotá this week with a milestone worth noting – and a programme that suggests the event is no longer content with staying within its traditional comfort zones. Celebrating its tenth edition from April 16 to 19, the city-wide initiative organized by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce (CCB) arrives bigger, more dispersed […]

Bogotá looks to internationalize Fashion Week with 2025 edition

By The City Paper Staff - May 13, 2025

By connecting Colombia’s designers with international markets and celebrating the country’s unique design identity, Bogotá Fashion Week 2025 hopes to become a launchpad for global recognition — and a milestone in Bogotá’s bid to become the fashion capital of Latin America.

Art aficionados and VIPs celebrate 20 Years of Bogotá’s ARTBO

By The City Paper Staff - September 28, 2024

ARTBO’s 20th edition in Bogotá launched with a star-studded event, attracting celebrities, art aficionados, and VIPs from around the world. The social gathering celebrated Colombian artist David Manzur’s 70-years of artistic creation and featured a slate of national and international galleries.

ARTBO 2024: Two decades at the epicenter of art in Bogotá

By Richard Emblin - September 19, 2024

ARTBO, Bogotá’s prestigious international art fair, celebrates its 20th anniversary from September 26 to 29 at the Ágora Convention Center. Featuring 15 international galleries and a leading cast of national galleries, the event highlights Latin American art’s growing global influence.

BAM 2024 elevates Colombian film talent and Latin American cinema

By The City Paper Staff - July 3, 2024

The Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) celebrates its 15th anniversary from July 8-12, 2024, with an expansive agenda showcasing Colombian talent and Latin American cinema, featuring international guests, new industry initiatives, and regional outreach.

BFW celebrates 35 years of iconic elegance: Olga Piedrahita

By Richard Emblin - May 21, 2024

Renowned designer Olga Piedrahita celebrates 35 years at the helm of Colombia’s fashion industry, marking her legacy with elegance and innovation. The Medellín-born designer will receive a lifetime recognition at the inauguration of Bogotá Fashion Week.

Bogotá Fashion Week 2024 celebrates Colombian design and entrepreneurs

By The City Paper Staff - May 14, 2024

Bogotá Fashion Week is a celebration of Colombian culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship. With its vibrant energy, innovative designs, and commitment to sustainability, BFW 2024 will continue to elevate urban fashion onto the global stage.

ICC Americas Summit galvanizes global business leaders toward economic growth

By Special Coverage - May 9, 2024

Business leaders from over 35 nations gather at the inaugural Americas Summit of the World Federation of Chambers (ICC) in Bogotá, forging partnerships and exploring opportunities for economic growth and collaboration across the region.

Bogotá set for three-days of art-hopping circuits with ARTBO Weekend

By The City Paper Staff - April 8, 2024

Bogotá gears up for ARTBO Weekend, set to showcase diverse artistic expressions and design innovations across the city from April 12-14. With 71 venues participating, attendees can expect immersive art experiences, guided tours, and insightful conversations, highlighting Bogotá’s thriving cultural landscape

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.

Guests at the inaugural runway presentation of designer Humberto Cubides and his latest collection for Cubel. Photo: Richard Emblin

Bogotá Fashion Week in the light of Vermeer

By Richard Emblin - May 11, 2023

Showcasing the creations of 110 independent fashion designers and brands, the sixth edition of Bogotá Fashion Week was inaugurated with a collection by Humberto Cubides and his CUBEL label.

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.

Bogotá Audiovisual Market 2022 returns with a BAM

By Timothy Langham - July 12, 2022

One of the largest content markets in Latin America for the audiovisual and film making sectors, BAM, returns to the Colombian capital with a virtual and physical 13th edition.

Bogotá Fashion Week looks to sustainability with fifth edition

By Paulina Diazgranados - May 17, 2022

Bogotá’s most important fashion and retail event returns after a three-year hiatus with the fifth edition of BFW and showcase on sustainable design and business practices.

Michelin-starred chefs showcase second Bogotá Madrid Fusión

By The City Paper Staff - November 23, 2021

As chefs emerge from lockdowns, Madrid Fusión returns to Bogotá with a cast of Michelin-starred chefs.