The 6th edition of Muestra de Cine Español opens in Bogotá, Thursday March 8, with a slate of award-winning films from Spanish filmmakers.
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MamBo: Cultural icon “For Rent” or stunt for “subversive” art?
Bogotá’s Mambo put the art world on edge with a “For Rent” sign. Is this cultural icon moving to a new home or is it a tactic to announce an upcoming exhibition?
Rafael Bonachela of Sydney Dance Company: “Dance is poetry of the body”
The acclaimed artistic director of Sydney Dance Company, Rafael Bonachela, spoke with The City Paper about how music, lighting and movement create a world-class performance.
Sydney Dance Company presents double bill at Teatro Mayor
The acclaimed Sydney Dance Company returns to Bogotá with Lux Tenebris/Frame of Mind, a double bill by the company artistic director Rafael Bonachela.
Teatro Mayor rolls out the red carpet with its 2018 programme
Austria, Spain and Mexico bring their very best performing artists to the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo in 2018
King before Kingdom: The Reconquest at the Museo Nacional
The latest exhibition of the National Museum looks at a transition period in this country’s search for Independence.
Incerteza Viva: Artists in uncertain times at Mambo
A selection of the 32nd Biennale of Sao Paulo is on display at the Bogotá Museum of Modern Art (Mambo).
A band called Grupo Niche that forever changed salsa
Their rich and brassy sound change salsa and the identity of Cali as a Colombian musical capital. As Grupo Niche reaches middle age, their legacy remains unchallenged.
Colombia’s Magín Díaz recognized with Lifetime Award for Culture
The singer and songwriter from Gamero, Bolívar, who wrote one of Colombia’s most loved songs, was awarded at age 95 the Lifetime Award for Culture.
The “eco” medievalists of the Museo Nacional
The Cluny Museum of Paris brings 60 pieces from the medieval period to the National Museum as part of Colombia – France Year.
XY Company’s acrobats kick off at the Teatro Mayor JMSD
The acrobats of the French dance company, Compagnie XY present their spectacular show as part of the year-long Colombia – France Year.
Julia Salvi: A commitment to classical music in Cartagena
After the 10th annual Cartagena International Music Festival this month, a look at the family who founded this celebration of classical music in the colonial city.
Totó La Momposina: Colombia’s Queen of Cumbia
For more than a half century, Totó La Momposina has captivated global audiences The Queen of Cumbia has no plans to stop signing or dancing.
Narcos season two premieres in Bogotá with red carpet event
The Narcos are back hosted their season two celebration in Colombia’s capital.
Author Juan Gabriel Vásquez discovers Colombia through his writing
Author Juan Gabriel Vásquez talks about Colombia, his muse, La Candelaria and writing as a way to discover his home country.
Cartagena hosts XI Hay Festival for everyone
Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, author Hanif Kureishi, director Stephen Frears and dozens of other literary greats headline Hay Festival Cartagena in 2016.