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Stain on Hay: Should María Corina Machado Refuse the Literary Festival?

By Richard Emblin -

For a literary festival, silence can be more revealing than speech. The decision by three writers to withdraw from the 2026 Hay Festival in Cartagena over the presence of María Corina Machado, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the most prominent figure in Venezuela’s democratic opposition, has exposed a paradox at the heart of […]

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Colombia’s National Museum Marks 200 Years with “Inspire, Move, Convoke”

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Two centuries after its founding in the turbulent aftermath of the Wars of Independence, the National Museum of Colombia is marking its bicentenary with one of the most ambitious exhibitions in its history. Inspirar, conmover y convocar: el Museo de la nación (1823–2023) opens this week in Bogotá, inviting visitors to reflect on 200 years […]

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Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor Presents 2026 Season, Germany Guest Nation

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The Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo has unveiled its 2026 programme, outlining 116 productions and 178 performances across opera, dance, theatre, music, circus and family shows. The announcement reinforces the theatre’s role as one of Bogotá’s leading cultural institutions, bringing national and international artists to audiences across the capital. A highlight of the year […]

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Lines on Stone: The Millennial Rock Art of the La Lindosa Range

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At the eastern fringes of the Andes, where the Orinoco River Basin unfurls in an ondulating canvas of green, punctuated by majestic rivers and sandstone mesas, lies one of the world’s most astonishing open-air galleries of human existence. The Serranía de La Lindosa, in the department of Guaviare, is a monumental tableau carved by nature […]

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China’s Ruifeng Lin Wins Bogotá’s First International Violin Competition

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Bogotá brought its inaugural International Violin Competition to a rousing close on Saturday night, capping a week of performances that reshaped the city’s classical music landscape and signaled the arrival of a new cultural tradition. The grand finale, held at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo, unfolded as both a celebration of virtuosity and […]

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Bogotá Opens First International Violin Competition With Latin American Celebration

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Bogotá is preparing for a milestone in its cultural calendar as it inaugurates the first edition of the Bogotá International Violin Competition on October 30, an ambitious event that aims to position the Colombian capital on the global map of classical music. Organized by the Mayor’s Office through the Secretariat of Culture, Recreation and Sport, […]

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Bogotá’s ARTBO 2025 Weaves a Citywide Celebration of Culture

By Richard Emblin -

Bogotá readies for ARTBO 2025, the city’s premier international art fair, running 25–28 September at Ágora Bogotá. Featuring 49 galleries, more than 170 artists, and a tribute to Beatriz González, the fair blends global names with emerging voices, curatorial projects, publishing, and guided tours for all audiences.

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Bogotá Set to Host First Art Biennale with BOG25

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Bogotá launches its first International Art and City Biennale, BOG25, on September 20. The 51-day free event features over 200 artists from 12 countries, installations across 25 venues, and Mexico City as guest of honour, spotlighting art, urbanism and central theme of “happiness”.

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Bogotá Strikes a Chord with Bach 340 Festival

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Bogotá launches the first edition of Bogotá Concertante – Bach 340 (27–31 August 2025), a festival with 20 concerts, workshops and masterclasses across libraries, museums and theaters. Most events are free, celebrating Bach’s legacy and Colombia’s independent classical ensembles.

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72 Hours in Singapore: Where Colonial Heritage Meets a New Tomorrow

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Singapore is where futuristic gardens meet colonial grandeur, and Michelin-starred hawker stalls share the stage with bold global cuisine. In 72 hours, explore sacred temples, shop Orchard Road, sip a Singapore Sling at Raffles, and watch sunsets from Marina Barrage—this city-state is a curated rush of heritage, skyline, and flavor.

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Artist of Earth and Time: Colombian artist Hugo Zapata dies at 80

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Hugo Zapata (1945–2025), renowned Colombian sculptor, passed away at 80 in El Retiro. Known for monumental black stone works evoking earth and ancestral memory, Zapata transformed Colombia’s public art landscape. His elemental forms bridged nature and spirit, leaving behind a legacy carved in stone and rooted in timeless reflection.

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