Julio Larraz
80 circumnavigations of the sunA lifetime of creativity As Julio’s impending 80th birthday approached, it became clear that a commemorative event of extraordinary magnitude was warranted; a celebration befitting his illustrious career, one that would honor the tapestry of his past accomplishments while embracing the vibrant canvas of his present endeavors. What is most striking […]
Ugo Rondinone: poetics in everyday life
Rondinone is a prominent Swiss contemporary artist who has captured the world’s attention with his colorful and seemingly simple sculptures, which seek to combine elements of nature and the everyday with a deep sense of poetics and meditation. In this deceptive simplicity is where Rondinone’s poetry is found, inviting us to a deep reflection on […]
Artistic periods of Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, went through several artistic stages throughout his career. He was always willing to reinvent himself and explore new styles, techniques and themes, even at times when there was no room for experimentation, so it is said that he was always years ahead with […]
Colombian artists at the Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale 2024, one of the most important art exhibitions in the world, is presented this year under the title “Stranieri Ovunque”, translated into English as “Strangers Everywhere”; true to this, the Venice Biennale will present the work of more than 100 Latin American artists, which is equivalent to more than a third of […]
Art exhibitions you can’t miss in May
The Duque Arango Gallery is pleased to announce three outstanding art exhibitions to be held in Medellin, Bogota and Barranquilla during the month of May. These exhibitions offer a unique opportunity to explore the diversity and richness of modern and contemporary Latin American art. Below is a detailed overview of each of them. Olga de […]
The contemporaneity of the ancestral
Every time I have the opportunity to appreciate Olga de Amaral’s work, I see it as different, different, and the fact is that her production offers so many angles of appreciation and so many arguments of valuation that every time I confront it, by virtue of that complexity, it seems to me that I am […]
Olga de Amaral’s retrospective in Cartier
The Cartier Foundation announced a major retrospective of the work of Colombian artist Olga de Amaral, an emblematic woman for contemporary art and a pioneer in the use of textiles as a means of artistic expression. This exhibition, which will take place from autumn 2024, promises to take visitors on a rich journey of six […]
Unmistakable brand: Boterism
Fernando Botero was a Colombian painter, sculptor, and draftsman, recognized worldwide for his unique style characterized by the monumentality and volume of his figures which was baptized as “Boterism”. The Boterism is an unmistakable artistic style that bears the unique signature of the renowned Colombian painter Fernando Botero. It is characterized by the exaggeration of […]
Latin American Textile Vanguard: Olga de Amaral
Olga de Amaral, a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene, revolutionized the art world with her innovative technique. Born in 1932 in Bogota, Amaral has been internationally recognized for her unique focus on textile art, fusing pre-Colombian traditions with contemporary techniques to explore topics such as nature, pre-Colombian culture and spirituality. Amaral stands out […]
Emblematic paintings: ‘My Friend Fernando Botero’ auction at Sotheby’s.
On March 1, 2023, the auction “My friend Fernando Botero” was held in Sotheby’s, standing out as an event in which works were auctioned, mostly were by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, from the personal collection of Salomón and Rosita Lerner. This couple, very friends of Master Botero, gathered an impressive selection of works that reflect […]
