Hugo Zapata (1945–2025), renowned Colombian sculptor, ed 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.
Violin Contest of Bogotá spotlights Colombian composition with Jury of virtuosos 5a1o3a
Bogotá’s ARTBO Weekend returns with expansive city circuits and focus on Contemporary Art 6wk4q
Seeds of Memory: MAMU tributes Colombia’s Biodiversity and Food Sovereignty t1j4a
Bogotá’s VII Classical Music Festival showcases the Sound of the Americas 483c31
World leaders condemned the assassination attempt on Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, now in "gravely critical" condition. The U.S., Italy, Chile, and others called it an attack on democracy, urging justice and blaming rising political violence in Colombia.
Miguel Uribe Turbay in Critical Condition After Assassination Attempt in Bogotá 6p3w5i
Petro Accused of Democratic Rupture as He Vows to By Colombia’s Congress 2w5825
Petro “Loses the Street” as National Strike stalls with rising discontent 2s4z73
Petro wants to revive Bolívar’s dream of a 21st-Century Gran Colombia 261039
Researchers in Colombia have discovered a new orchid species, Epidendrum Rasmussenii, in the cloud forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The endangered orchid highlights the region’s extraordinary biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation amid increasing deforestation.
Idartes’ María Claudia Parias on Bogotá’s cultural platforms and vision for 2025 2i43d
Colombia’s Fernando Trujillo named Nat Geo’s 2024 Explorer of the Year 4ww14
Fernando Botero (1932-2023): Of Masterpieces and Monuments 5m5y2w
Malcolm Deas (1941-2023): Colombia a “pastime in progress” 72652r
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LATIDO: Chef Fernando Arévalo is the Colombian “Heartbeat” of Singapore 47w14
By connecting Colombia’s designers with international markets and celebrating the country's unique design identity, Bogotá Fashion Week 2025 hopes to become a launchpad for global recognition — and a milestone in Bogotá’s bid to become the fashion capital of Latin America.
Colombia’s Indigenous Minga descend on Bogotá for May Day Protests 6r442e
After a severe water crisis in Bogotá, Mayor Galán ends rationing 2w3w2l
Bogotá in Top Three of Latin America for Foreign Direct Investment o1h6
IDEAM forecasts intense rains in Bogotá for three months 334b6s
Some 1,200 Indigenous people from Colombia’s southwestern departments have gathered peacefully in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar for a third consecutive day, calling for a meeting with President Gustavo Petro to discuss violence in their territories and the government’s unfulfilled commitments.
Colombian artist Juliana Río explores memory, nature, and identity in a new Bogotá exhibition hosted by Leon Tovar projects. Her evocative paintings capture the essence of La Guajira's landscapes, blending tradition and personal narratives. The inauguration on March 19 was held at Torres Atrio in Bogotá.
Bogotá rings in the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Celebration 4p2a5z
Bogotá will celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 26 at Parque de los Novios, honoring the Year of the Snake. The event features traditional dances, martial arts, calligraphy workshops, Chinese cuisine, and strengthens Colombia-China cultural ties.