Art exhibitions in Colombia not only reflect the pulse of national creativity, but also set the course for new aesthetic sensibilities.
In 2025, the city of Medellin consolidates itself as an epicenter of Latin American contemporary art, with a large number of art exhibitions that move away from the traditional to the contemporary, sensory and experimental.
One of these exhibitions is AKASHA, the most recent show by Colombian artist Alejandro Rauhut, at a renowned art gallery in Medellín. This exhibition is an invitation to rethink our relationship with the intangible, the essential and the invisible through a work that dialogues with the spiritual, the cosmic and the material.
AKASHA: a sensory and spiritual experience
The word “akasha”, of Sanskrit origin, alludes to the “ether” as the fifth element that unites fire, air, earth and water. Under this concept, Rauhut develops works in which materials such as glass, metals and natural pigments merge with geometric structures and fractal patterns.
Each room of the exhibition proposes a contemplative journey, where visitors are invited to listen, feel and expand their consciousness and spirituality through art. This experiential orientation is part of a growing trend in contemporary visual art, where the work is not only observed, but also inhabited.
Alejandro Rauhut: a trend-setting Colombian artist
Alejandro Rauhut is one of the most singular voices of contemporary art in Colombia. His visual language has been consolidated nationally and internationally for his ability to connect the ancestral with the contemporary.
AKASHA, his new series, is a visual and tangible exhibition about the “ether”, that invisible substance that, according to ancient cosmologies, connects all the elements of the universe. At a time when the visual arts seek to transcend traditional formats, Rauhut proposes a spiritual approach to art as a field of energy.
A cultural space that promotes emerging art in Colombia
The art gallery in Medellin that hosts AKASHA has been recognized for its commitment to the development of emerging and contemporary art in Colombia: it is the emerging contemporary art line of Duque Arango Galería.
Its programming for 2025 includes a powerful selection of contemporary artists working on identity, memory and spirituality: fundamental themes in the current context of Latin American art.
These types of spaces not only energize the local circuit, but also generate connections with international fairs, artistic residencies and curatorial platforms, positioning Medellin as a key node in the global art ecosystem.
Duque Arango Contemporary:
Duque Arango Contemporáneo Gallery is the specialized contemporary art line of Duque Arango Galería.
With an expert team, with a deep knowledge of the market and the value of art, it chooses unique proposals that stand out for their originality and projection.
Their commitment to innovation and artistic exploration has led them to consolidate their position as a reference in the contemporary art scene, both in Medellín and globally. Duque Arango Contemporáneo is an exhibition and diffusion space where artists can showcase and market their work.
Art exhibitions in Medellín
In the growing cultural agenda of Medellín 2025, the AKASHA exhibition stands out as one of the most relevant art events in the city. Not only for the artist’s trajectory, but also for the curatorship that integrates installation, painting and sound art, generating a multisensory experience.
The exhibition will be on view starting in May at Duque Arango Contemporáneo, a contemporary art gallery in Medellín, which has been characterized by making current Colombian artists visible and consolidating the city as a must-see destination for collectors, curators and art lovers.
A cultural plan not to be missed in Medellín
If you are looking for what to do in Medellín in 2025, visiting AKASHA should be on your list. These types of contemporary art exhibitions enrich the city’s cultural offerings and invite reflection in an increasingly saturated world.
Medellin as a platform for Latin American art
In recent years, Medellin has shown remarkable growth as a cultural city. Its infrastructure, public programs and commitment to the creative industries make it an ideal platform for the development of contemporary art in Colombia.
Events like AKASHA demonstrate that the city is ready to receive complex, sensitive and visionary artistic proposals. Thus, art exhibitions in Medellin are no longer just showcases, but living laboratories where new visual narratives are gestated.
Who should visit this exhibition?
- Art collectors interested in new voices in Colombian art.
- Curators and critics who follow Latin American art trends.
- Art lovers looking for sensorial and conceptual proposals.
- Students and academics in the artistic and cultural field.
- Cultural tourists in search of authentic experiences in Medellín.
Exhibition details
- AKASHA
- Artist: Alejandro Rauhut
- Location: Duque Arango Contemporary. Carrera 34 #8a 42.
- Opening Date: May 22. 7:00 p.m.
- Duration: May 22 – June 22.
