Colombia’s National Symphonic Orchestra opens its 2016 with a showcase concert featuring violinist Esther Yoo and works by Berlioz and others.
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Exhibition: Omar Rayo and vibrant geometry
Known for bold colors and geometric patterns, Colombian artist Omar Rayo gets a retrospective exhibition at the Museo Nacional.
The Enduring Language of Amazonian Body Art in Colombia’s Vaupés
The hauntingly-beautiful ceremonial attire of the Yucuna tribe in the Vaupés department captured by photographer Piers Calvert.
Two Colombian composers win prestigious song competition
Colombian songwriters Kevin Rooke and Andro Sánchez are honoured at the U.S-based International Songwriting Competition.
FIABCI award for Teatro Colón in Bogotá
The Teatro Colón received the FIABCI award for its restoration work lead by architect Max Ojeda.
Emmet Gowin and the “affectionate” lens in Bogotá
A poigant exhibition of Emmet Gowin’s portraits turns the lens on family and the love of his lifetime: Edith Morris.
Colombia’s Miler Lagos and his paper ‘forest’
Miler lagos is a sculptor on an epic adventure in the world of contemporary art by reconstructing nature with newsprint.
Fernando Montaño is Colombia’s ‘Royal’ Dancer
Fernando montaño is a soloist with the Royal Ballet. The ?Billy elliot’ from Buenaventura reveals how he reached the pinnacle of dance.
Ana Mercedes Hoyos: Beyond bowls of fruit
The paintings of Ana Mercedes Hoyos are indelibly linked with a Colombian identity. The subject of many works is “soul mate” Zenaida.
Artist Rossina Bossio and her Stranger Women
The artist of ‘Holy Beauty Project,’ Rossina Bossio, abandons the sacred and for a new series depicting contemporary women in all their “strangeness.”
Cali moves one beat ahead of Colombia
An integral part of Cali’s cultural patrimony, salsa academies open their doors to foreigners who need guidance with moves.
Music: Who and where is ChocQuibTown?
With a growing fan base thanks to a series of hit singles, ChocQuibTown are back with a new album which reaffirms their musical roots and love of the Chocó.
Juan Gabriel Vásquez and the displaced novel
Juan Gabriel Vásquez’s works delve into Colombian consciousness, where minor events take on historical importance.
Calle 11: The most cultural street in Bogotá
The corner of Calle 11 and Carrera 4 in downtown Bogotá form a cultural epicenter in the heart of Colombia’s capital.
Colombia’s Pedro Ruiz and his ‘Gold’ standard
Artist Pedro Ruiz depicts in “Oro” scenes representing the beauty and complexity of traditional life and nature in Colombia.
Bogotá’s MAMBO celebrates 50 years in contemporary art
Bogotá’s Museum of Modern Art, MAMBO, celebrates 50 years with a collection covering more than a century of art.