Ana Mercedes Hoyos: art, artwork and the legacy of a Colombian master
Ana Mercedes Hoyos is one of the few Latin American painters of the twentieth century whose practice moves with equal authority between rigorous abstraction and a deeply researched figurative language. Across five decades of work — from her early Windows to her late bronze palenqueras — she built a coherent body of art that placed […]
Duque Arango at ArtBO 2026: proposal and artists in Bogotá
Duque Arango at ArtBO 2026: the gallery’s proposal for the Bogotá contemporary art fair From September 24 to 27, 2026, Bogotá becomes, once again, the meeting point for the international contemporary art circuit in Colombia. Duque Arango Gallery participates in ArtBO 2026 with a selection of seven artists that brings together, in a single space, […]
Gustavo Velez in Pietrasanta: the 2026 exhibition
Gustavo Velez in Pietrasanta: the exhibition that marks 30 years in the world capital of sculpture In the summer of 2026, Gustavo Velez occupies Pietrasanta. Monumental sculptures in marble, bronze and polished steel are installed across the historic squares, the seafront pier and the convent complex of the Tuscan city, in one of the most […]
Everything an Art Collector Should Know About Olga de Amaral
In recent years, the international art market has witnessed a renewed and sustained interest in fiber art, particularly in works that blur the boundaries between craft, sculpture, and abstraction. At the center of this movement stands Olga de Amaral, one of the most influential figures in contemporary textile art. For collectors in the United States […]
Everything an Art Collector Should Know About Fernando Botero
Fernando Botero´s unmistakable volumetric language, has transcended stylistic categorization to become a cultural signature. For collectors, however, the relevance of Botero lies not only in visual identity, but in the structural forces that sustain his market: museum presence, consistent demand across decades, disciplined edition practices, and an unusually transparent auction record for a Latin American […]
Oswaldo Guayasamín: Legacy, Protection, and the Enduring Power of a Latin American Master
Oswaldo Guayasamin’s art is synonymous with a visual language that defined the emotional and political consciousness of the twentieth century in the region. Today, the legacy of Guayasamín occupies a singular place in the global art market. His oeuvre is protected by the Ecuadorian state, carefully documented by his foundation, and increasingly sought after by […]
For: Ever [Para: Siempre]
The artist’s most recent body of work, exhibited from May 21 through July 6, 2026, at Duque Arango Gallery, is a selection of 40 pieces that whisper to us through a timid, wrinkled voice, lingering between margins and folds. Through a variety of techniques — from medium and large-scale oil paintings to sculptures in cold-rolled […]
Art Auction at The Bass Museum: Contemporary Latin American Art
Miami Beach has long established itself as a dynamic hub for contemporary art, where institutions, collectors, and galleries converge to shape conversations about global artistic production. Among these institutions, the Bass Museum of Art stands out for its commitment to presenting innovative exhibitions, fostering education, and supporting philanthropic initiatives that strengthen the cultural fabric of […]
Latin American Muralism: Revolutionary Art and the Construction of Latin American Memory
Latin American Art cannot be understood without acknowledging the profound impact of muralism and its history: emerging in the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution in the early twentieth century, muralism transformed art into a powerful public language that addressed social inequality, national identity, and collective memory. Unlike traditional academic painting, which often served elite audiences, […]
Fernando Botero: Guide to His Historic Singapore Exhibition
Botero in Singapore The world is experiencing one of the most ambitious showcases of Fernando Botero art ever assembled. In 2026, Singapore has become the exclusive Southeast Asian destination for “Botero in Singapore,” a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, creativity and legacy of Fernando Botero, the renowned botero artist and one of the most influential […]
