Within Obregón’s work
Alejandro Obregón was born on June 4, 1920 in Barcelona, Spain; at the age of 16 he moved to Colombia; he studied at the Academia de Bellas Artes in Bogotá and later at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, where he had the opportunity to immerse himself in the effervescent art scene of the […]
The greatest thefts in the history of Art
1. The two thefts of the Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa, one of the most iconic and enigmatic masterpieces in the history of art, has been the subject of several thefts over the years, which has added an aura of mystery to its history. The most famous theft occurred in 1911, when Vincenzo Peruggia, a […]
Tips to know if a work of art is authentic.
How do you know if a work by an important artist is real? This is a question we commonly face. For this reason, we leave you some fundamental tips to recognize the authenticity of a work of art: How do you know if a work by an important artist is real? This is a question […]
Exhibitions at Galería Duque Arango
Since its foundation in 1980, Duque Arango has stood out as a reference in the diffusion of consolidated and emerging artists, presenting modern and contemporary artistic proposals. After 43 years, we are even more enthusiastic about creating a space that brings together a wide range of artistic proposals, offering viewers a clear vision of international […]
Art in Mexico City
Mexico City is the Latin American city with the largest number and variety of museums and art galleries. For this reason, we consider it a destination that no art lover can miss and we want to compile some of the most emblematic places to visit in this city: Museum of Modern Art Located in the […]
Series “The Circus” by Fernando Botero
Fernando Botero’s “El Circo” series is a collection of paintings that capture the essence and atmosphere of the circus world. Through his characteristic style, Botero portrays artists, animals and other elements in spaces full of color and vitality. This series is made up of 32 oil paintings and 20 drawings, maintaining his unique technique in […]
Botero’s Bullfighting
Fernando Botero was been very fond of bullfighting. In his childhood, he spent hisdays studying bullfighting outside bullrings and immediately began drawing thescenes and selling them outside. He was motivated by his uncle Joaquín, a bullfighting enthusiast, and enrolled in abullfighting school, which was an unforgettable experience for the artist, but shortlyafter joining, he decided […]
4 contents of Olga de Amaral
Olga de Amaral is a Colombian artist whose work is characterized by the use of precious materials such as gold and fabrics to create works that combine pre-Hispanic culture, colonial art and her contemporary work. Today we bring you 4 audiovisual contents for you to understand more about his work: 1. About the work of […]
Botero’s Gigantomacy
Excerpts from the text by Christian Padilla The young Botero was afraid of the duel to the death between man and beast, which always ends with a thrust or a goring. However, for seventy uninterrupted years he has been fighting the battle that painters have called horror vacui since time immemorial, a confrontation with emptiness […]
The works of Oswaldo Guayasamín
We can say that Oswaldo Guayasamín is the most important artist in Ecuador and one of the most important in Latin America. During his career, he developed several emblematic series that reflect his critical vision and his commitment to justice in which he reflected social problems of the continent through his works of art: The […]
