Escuela de Garaje
A series of events, workshops, tours, lectures and discussions that will articulate a participatory and collaborative understanding, with the aim of promoting debate and enriching artistic production. The factory is set up not only for artists and the production and circulation of objects, but for anyone looking to learn at the same time as teaching and sharing ideas.
Programme and more info: www.escueladegaraje.com. Espacio Odeon, Carrera 5 #12c-73. Until September 19
Tsunami!
This month, 40+ Colombian and international artists will present their artwork on the walls of an empty Chinese restaurant due to be demolished. Graffiti, murals, photography and video will all be on display at Tsunami, a travelling exhibition. The event is the second of Lavamoatumbá – an initiative encouraging young artists to create before a space is destroyed.
For more information contact: 313 8030898 or 300 8218299. Calle 53b # 27-05. July 16 – August 15
Serigraphy and poster workshop with Rap Trap
Interested in screen printing? Learn all about serigraphy, including materials, techniques and tools to set up your own serigraphy workshop at home.
Espacio Odeon, Carrera 5 #12c-73. July 25 and August 1
Gabriela Sacco : Nada está donde se cree
One of Argentina’s most renowned contemporary artists, her work involves linking art and life, and a continuous reflection on the place of art in contemporary society.
BLAA, Calle 11 #4-41. Until October 5
Hernán Díaz – Revelado: Retratos, Sesiones y Hojas de Contactos
A selection of 76 photos which cover many of the situations and themes that have come to define Díaz’s work. With the inclusion of many contact sheets that are being displayed for the first time, the exhibition offers a fascinating insight into the artist’s creative process.
BLAA, Calle 11 #4-41. Until February 2016
Limites de un territorio conocido
Troika Collective is made up of Conny Freyer, Eva Rucki and Sebastien Noel. Their work manipulates our perception of the world, posing questions about why we know what we know.
NC-Arte, Carrera 5 #26b-76. Until September 5
Sal Vigua
Trans-Historia curates a group exhibition that explores some economic representations of Bogota. Opening night July 23. Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, Sede Chapinero, Calle 67 #8-32. Until August 20
Rosario Lopez: Repliegues de la Memoria
The latest project by Rosario Lopez. Be sure to attend her talk on July 15 at 3pm.
Archivo de Bogota, Calle 6b #5-75. Until July 31
Natalia Castañeda: Espera me amarro el zapato
Castañeda presents a reflection on imagery and time, with a series of small paintings that not only show how objects are reflected, but also provide a series of anecdotes.
Nueveochenta Arte Contemporaneo, Diagonal 68 #12-42. Until August 1
Mateo Cohen: Volviendo a mirar
Mixing paintings with installation art, Cohen brings his latest artistic project to town.
Salon Comunal, Carrera 3a #63-36. Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
By Liliana Sánchez