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Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor unveils Mozart’s timeless “Cosi Fan Tutte”
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor will stage Mozart’s iconic comic opera ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ in 1970s Argentina, with international soloists and Mexican music director José Areán.
Bolívar’s sword returns to Liberator’s estate Casa Quinta in Bogotá
Fifty years after the sword of Simón Bolívar was stolen by the M-19 guerrilla during a seige of the Liberator’s estate in Bogotá, Colombia’s Ministry of Culture returned the iconic weapon the Casa Quinta for audiences to admire.
Colombia to recover artifacts from San José Galleon in 2024
Colombia unveils plans to recover artifacts from the legendary San José galleon, sunken off the coast of Cartagena in 1708, in a strategic deep-sea expedition scheduled for spring 2024.
Leon Tovar unveils artistic showcase in Bogotá’s Atrio Tower
Renowned New York gallery León Tovar lights up the Bogotá skyline with an avant-garde exhibition featuring Peruvian maestro Jaime Miranda-Bambarén’s ‘Semillas’ at the Atrio Tower.
Bogotá illuminates Christmas in festive splendor
The Colombian Capital, Bogotá, transforms into a mesmerizing Christmas wonderland, Illuminating the city with enchanting lights and festive cheer. From Velitas to Constellations, residents and visitors can embark on a luminous Journey through a dazzling array of holiday celebrations.
Ana Mercedes Hoyos’ “Los Fragmentos” opens in first UK show
The vibrant spirit of Colombian artist Ana Mercedes Hoyos (born Bogotá, 1942) takes center stage at the Huxley-Parlour gallery as it proudly presents the first-ever solo exhibition of her work in the United Kingdom.
Bogotá’s ARTBO 2023 to deliver more art and new categories
Launching in a new venue, the Ágora Convention Center, edition 19 of the Bogotá international art fair ARTBO will also incorporate new categories in its cultural slate.
Art beyond boundaries: The creative force of Antonio Puri
Artist Antonio Puri’s works are as monumental as they are finite. His vision and vocation is conditioned by philosophy, Indian culture and deconstruction of labels within art.
Sembrar La Duda: Representations of indigenous art at MAMU
The exhibition Sembrar La Duda opens during a year in which Banco de la República celebrates its centenary and puts indigenous cultural production within the context of Colombian art history.
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor’s promises artistic excellence in 2024
From Opera to circus, contemporary dance to Early Music, Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor has unveiled a 2024 season of creative excellence, artistic diversity and captivating performances.
Colombia’s Banco de la República celebrates a century’s commitment to culture
Colombia’s central bank, Banco de la República, is celebrating its centenary with an extensive cultural agenda and benefactor of many of the nation’s most prestigious cultural landmarks, museums and public libraries.
Bogotá says goodbye to Fernando Botero
Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s state funeral culminated with a mass inside Bogotá’s Primary Cathedral, and one in which archbishop Rueda highlighted the importance of beauty in daily life.
Bogotá in the eyes of Fernando Botero’s “Mona Lisa”
A giant canvas depicting some of Fernando Botero’s most famous works covers the façade of the Colombian Congress in Bogotá. The artist will receive the honor of a state funeral on Monday at the Primary Cathedral.
With Kogi masks, Colombia wants more ancestral treasures to return home
With the return of the Kogi Kágaba masks, Colombia wants to reclaim more ancestral treasures from overseas museums. So far this year, an average of 50 objects are returning home every month.
Cali’s Petronio Álvarez empowers Afro heritage and peacemakers
The tapestry of Cali’s Petronio Álvarez Festival, where music and Afro-Colombian pride intertwine in a celebration of culture, reached edition 27 this month, and a tribute to victims of violence.