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“Liturgies of the Body: The Collector’s Gaze” at Bogotá’s Casa Republicana

By Richard Emblin - June 19, 2025

The exhibition titled Liturgies of the Body: The Collector’s Gaze opens at Bogotá’s Casa Republicana, showcasing works from the Proyecto Bachué. Spanning 1960–1980, the private collection explores how the human body reflects power, trauma, and identity through experimental visual art.

Singapore's Business District and Parliament building. Photo: Richard EmblinSingapore's Business District and Parliament building. Photo: Richard Emblin

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

By Richard Emblin - June 18, 2025

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.

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

By Richard Emblin - June 3, 2025

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.

Galería Sextante: Inauguration of SELVA ADENTRO by Arturo Denárvaez

By The City Paper Staff - August 7, 2024

Galería Sextante in Bogotá recently inaugurated the exhibition SELVA ADENTRO by artist Arturo Denárvaez. The event was attended by close friends and family of the artist.

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