After eight years of restoration, an unsigned painting depicting devotion to Our Lady of Oyacachi will be exhibited in the permanent collection of MAMU.
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Colombia’s Museo Nacional to hold “Zoombasta” art auction
The National Museum of Colombia is hosting a virtual art auction titled “Zoombasta” with 20 works by artists going under the gavel on Thursday.
Antonio Bolívar, shaman of Embrace of the Serpent dies from coronavirus
Colombia actor Antonio Bolívar and member of the Huitoto indigenous peoples has died at age 72 from coronavirus. Bolívar is best known for his role in Embrace of the Serpent.
Body and dance in the era of coronavirus: A view from Colombia
Álvaro Restrepo, the renowned Colombian dancer and choreographer looks at the Japanese concept of “distancing” and how body-ography is transformational.
Bogotá’s San Felipe arts district hosts the first Open this Saturday, new artists showcase
The art district of San Felipe is hosting this Saturday the 6th edition of its Open San Felipe with 130 exhibition spaces participating. The event is free to the public.
Mansoor’s masterful “Rembrandt” comes to Cine Colombia theatres
The turbulent and prolific life of the great Dutch master Rembrandt launches a year of biographical documentaries in Cine Colombia theatres.
Brushes with history: Colombia’s Museo Nacional presents the Independence painters
The National Museum of Colombia is hosting its last exhibition of the country’s bicentenary with works by Independence painters Figueroa, Gil de Castro, and Espinosa.
Bogotá hosts UNESCO’s 14 session for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage
Bogotá is the first Latin American capital to host UNESCO’s 14.COM: the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Cartagena Music Festival XIV: Schubert and the sublime in classical music
Schubert, Mozart and Rossini are just some of the composers present at the 14th edition of Cartagena Music Festival.
Teatro Mayor presents its 2020 program, Canada named Guest Nation of Honor
Canada has been named Guest Nation of Teatro Mayor’s 2020 program, and theatre that embraces global talent.
Festival Brilla: Giant “Wild Lights” illuminate Bogotá for holiday season
Festival Brilla opens in Bogotá’s Botanical Garden on November 16 with an end-of-year spectacle involving giant illuminated sculptures of Colombia’s biodiversity.
Colombia’s Doris Salcedo makes art history with Nomura Art Award
Colombia’s Doris Salcedo has been awarded the world’s most lucrative art prize, Nomura Art Award, for works that honor the victims of the country’s internal conflict.
Bogotá’s Danza en la Ciudad takes to stage and street with 70 performances
Bogota? is a city on the move as the high voltage dance festival Danza en la Ciudad takes to stage and street for 13 days. Canada’s Compagnie Chouinard in the international program.
With Orange Economy, artists serve food for thought…and Art
Two Bogotá artists are challenging the notion of the Orange Economy by serving food for thought in their installations….oranges included.
Primera Impresión showcases recent history of Colombian currency
The exhibit La Primera Impresión looks at the recent history of Colombia’s currency and interesting representation of a nation that celebrates achievement and diversity on its money.
Photographer Javier Vanegas finds life in death with Tempus Fugit
Photographer Javier Vanegas is no stranger to controversy and tackling unconventional themes with his acute eye. A current project looks at the aesthetics of the afterlife.