The works of Fernando Botero and their significance
Fernando Botero, the world’s most recognized Colombian artist, has left an indelible mark on the history of art with his unmistakable style known as Boterismo. His approach characterized by voluminous figures is not only an aesthetic exploration, but also a means to communicate profound messages about culture, history and the human condition. The death of […]
Everything you need to know about Zona MACO 2025
Zona MACO, held annually in Mexico City, has established itself as the most important art fair in Latin America and one of the most important in the world. Duque Arango Gallery will be present at the 2025 edition from 5 to 9 February, at Booth AM101, with a unique curatorship that highlights the dialogue between […]
Art exhibitions at Duque Arango Gallery in 2024
2024 was an unforgettable year for Duque Arango, a gallery committed to the promotion of Latin American and global art. Through carefully curated exhibitions, we took our artistic vision to different cities, countries, and art fairs, consolidating our place as one of the main references in the cultural scene. Find below a tour of the […]
Art Exhibitions in 2024: Duque Arango Galería
2024 marked an unforgettable year for Duque Arango, a gallery committed to the promotion of Latin American and global art. Through carefully curated exhibitions, we took our artistic vision to different cities, countries and art fairs, consolidating our place as one of the main references in the cultural scene. Below, we share with you a […]
Olga de Amaral Retrospective at the Fondation Cartier
The art world is abuzz with excitement as the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain in Paris presents a stunning retrospective of Olga de Amaral, one of the most influential textile artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. This exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to delve into the life and work of an artist who has redefined the boundaries […]
Alejandro Obregón: Vanguardist of Colombian Art
Alejandro Obregón is recognized as one of Colombia’s most influential artists and a reference in modern Latin American art. His work, characterized by a free and expressive style, has marked a milestone in the history of art in Latin America. Biography of Alejandro Obregón: The Beginning of an Icon Born on June 4, 1920 in […]
Javier Caraballo: Reinterpreting painting
Within the proposals that we commonly find within contemporary art, few artists manage to capture the essence of traditions and at the same time propose a fresh and innovative look. Javier Caraballo is an artist who manages to bring to light the different techniques, themes, and even the remains of the great masters, uniting it […]
The artistic style of Julio Larraz
To start talking about Julio Larraz is to know that a pictorial universe awaits us that combines magical realism with social and political criticism. Through impeccable technical mastery, he creates scenes that invite introspection. Julio Larraz’s artistic style is characterized by clear and luminous compositions, where the play of light and shadow enhances the emotional […]
Art Streams
I was greatly intrigued when the directors of the Bank of Art and Casa Más asked me to write a text to accompany a collective exhibition featuring the following artists: Ever Astudillo, Fernando Botero, Olga de Amaral, Fernell Franco, Sair García, Beatriz González, Enrique Grau, Oswaldo Guayasamín, Ana Mercedes Hoyos, Julio Le Parc, David Manzur, […]
The stories behind Ariel Cabrera’s paintings
Art has the power to immortalize moments and reinterpret stories. In the case of Ariel Cabrera Montejo, an outstanding contemporary Cuban painter, this ability is manifested in every stroke of his brush, turning his stories into images that easily transcend time. In his artworks, we find how naturally the figurative aspect of his characters is […]
