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.
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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.
An App to explore Bogotá’s legendary Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
The Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) has created a free App for audiences beyond the reach of the capital, showcasing the best of its pre-Columbian collection. Links provided.
Colombia marks birth centenary of artist Alejandro Obregón with online tributes
Colombia’s Banco de la República tributes the life and works of Alejandro Obregón with lecture series from the artist’s adopted city Barranquilla.
Bogotá’s La Cometa gallery presents its latest online show Brittle Structures
The Bogotá art gallery La Cometa presents works by two artists whose graphic narrative reflects on consumerism and capitalism.
Teatro Mayor celebrates a decade of streaming 10 Best Performances
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor is hosting a virtual celebration of its first decade with streaming of the 10 Best performances in all its categories. Access is free to audiences.
Medellín Philharmonic launches virtual season with Pinzón premiere
The Medellín Philharmonic will present the world premiere of renowned Colombian contemporary composer Jorge Pinzón on Saturday with live streaming.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce to host virtual editions of creative platforms
With the coronavirus pandemic, the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce will host all its creative platforms virtually including its international art fair ARTBO.
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.
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.