Among the most-coveted art events in Latin America, edition 16 of the International Art Fair of Bogotá marks a full return to the traditional art fair platform hosted by the city’s Chamber of Commerce.
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Barcú reopens in Bogotá’s historic La Candelaria
One of Bogotá’s most diverse and engaging cultural events, Barcú, opens its doors to art and music lovers with its gallery showcases, and slate of live concerts.
Nadín Ospina and the “Preponderance of the small”
Colombian artist Nadín Ospina returns to Bogotá’s gallery circuit with an exhibition that questions conservation and nature preservation through bird song and a series of miniature sculptures.
Totó La Momposina ends legendary musical career
Colombia’s legendary Totó la Momposina is retiring from the stage at age 82 with a final concert in Bogotá. The voice of cumbia was awarded the Latin Grammy Lifetime achievement award in 2013.
Bandola Music Festival in Sevilla delivers strings to the wind
The Bandola Music Festival in Sevilla, is among the most important in Valle del Cauca, and annual celebration of traditional and alternative music.
Cali Salsa declared Intangible Cultural Patrimony of Colombia.
The fast steps, gyrating hips and sultry moves of Cali’s legendary dance – salsa caleña – has been recognized by Colombia’s Ministry of Culture as Intangible Cultural Patrimony of the Nation; and important step toward the eventual listing of the dance, with all its cultural manifestations, on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Hertiage (ICH). “For […]
World Forum of Art, Culture, Creativity and Technology comes to Medellín
If you’re a creative or start-up, then the Great World Forum of Art, Culture, Creativity and Technology is tailored for your entrepreneurial needs.
LACMA hosts The Portable Universe of Colombia’s indigenous cultures
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition of works showcasing the diversity and materiality of ancient Colombian cultures.
Bogotá gets new National Arts Center Teatro Colón
After two years of construction, Bogotá gets a new performing arts center with Centro Nacional de Artes Teatro Colón, and largest investment in cultural infrastructure by the Ministry of Culture.
Violin virtuoso Ara Malikian makes Bogotá debut at Teatro Mayor
The Lebanon-born violinist Ara Malikian will deliver a one night concert at Teatro Mayor on May 10, 2022, and evening that showcases the virtuosity of the renowned musician.
Colombia’s MinCultura launches online course in Orange Economy
The Ministry of Culture has launched a free online course in Orange Economy for industry professionals, and available also in English for international participants.
One hundred free books on Colombia’s true land of Encanto.
Villegas Editores and Ministry of Culture teamed up to offer Colombians free access to 100 digital titles by the publishing house, known for its glossy coffee table book collection.
Colombia heads to Seoul as Guest Nation at Book Fair
Korea has reciprocated the invitation as Guest Nation at Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) by hosting Colombia with its own pavilion in Seoul as part of its international book fair.
Hit the art gallery trail with ARTBO Weekend 2022
Take full advantage of the art gallery circuit this weekend, with the all in-person event ARTBO Weekend 2022. More than 50 exhibition spaces are participating.
Ministry of Culture offers free digital library to Colombian homes
The Ministry of Culture has launched a platform to offer more than 150 free books to Colombian homes. The ebooks were curated by the Colombia’s National Library.
FILBo is back as Colombia’s top literary event
Three years after the last International Book Fair of Bogotá was held at Corferias, the literary world reunites in Colombian capital for edition 34.