Duque Arango Gallery at Zona Maco 2024
The Duque Arango Gallery announces its participation in what has positioned itself as the most important art fair in Latin America: Zona Maco. Zona Maco will celebrate its 20th anniversary from February 7 to 11, 2024 at Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City; this will be a special edition that will present leading international galleries with works […]
Latin American artists you must know.
Fernando Botero Born in Medellín in 1932, Botero developed a passion for art at a young age. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Medellín and later honed his skills in Florence, Italy, and Mexico City. With his signature style, characterized by exaggeratedly voluminous figures and playful forms, Botero’s paintings and sculptures transcended […]
What to do in Medellín? Discover Art in Medellín
Medellin, Colombia, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, consolidating itself as a meeting point for arts and culture. Medellín’s thriving art scene reflects a dynamic fusion of traditional Colombian influences and contemporary expressions, drawing on the city’s rich cultural tapestry. As Medellín continues to evolve, its growing art scene becomes a symbol of […]
Tomás Ochoa – Inflamable
Inflammable alludes directly and repeatedly to the notion of landscape as a symbolic element. Although Tomás Ochoa (Ecuador, 1965) is not only a landscape artist, on the contrary, he is a multimedial and polythematic artist, he has found in the representation of the landscape a tool that has been useful not only to show the […]
Guayasamín’s Impact on Contemporary Latin American Art: A Lasting Legacy
Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999) was a Ecuadorian artist whose emotive paintings and sculptures delved into the core of the human experience. Characterized by bold colors and distorted figures, his artworks reflecting and denouncing social and political problems. His legacy endures, shaping contemporary art globally by inspiring artists to explore the profound complexities of the human condition. […]
Art scene in Medellín
Medellín, Colombia, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, emerging as a vibrant hub for the arts and culture. Once synonymous with a tumultuous history, the city now stands as a testament to resilience and creativity. The burgeoning art scene in Medellín reflects a dynamic fusion of traditional Colombian influences and contemporary expressions, drawing […]
Fernando Botero’s most personal painting: Pedrito a Caballo
“Pedrito a caballo” was the favorite artwork of the master Fernando Botero, the one he loved the most, but also the one that caused him the most pain. This painting portrays the love and anguish of grieving the loss of a child. The artwork is a heartbreaking tribute from a grieving father to his son, […]
The best-selling works of art in 2023
Pablo Picasso, Woman at the Clock ($139,363,500 USD) The 1932 painting fetched the second highest price at auction for a work by the late artist at $139.3 million. This amount represents the second highest price ever paid for a work by this distinguished artist, who died 50 years ago. The painting is a portrait of […]
3 Fernando Botero’s exhibitions.
Any admirer of Botero’s work will by fascinated by his constant need to fill each of the voids on the canvas and all the other characteristics that are a constant in every single one of his paintings, regardless of the theme he was developing. Also, they will know that the artworks by Fernando Botero cannot […]
Latin American Art at Art Miami 2023
Art Miami the most outstanding artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries are showcased, positions itself as an essential fair for collectors, curators, museum professionals, and also art enthusiasts. It is recognized as one of the world’s largest and most prestigious art fairs. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit Miami to admire and […]
