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For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

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Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Join our community, comment and share!!

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There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

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Learn Spanish in Colombia
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  • No tables
  • Fun lessons
  • Best Teachers
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\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

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Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

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Learn Spanish in Colombia
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Fastest growing spanish School in Colombia

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Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n
\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

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All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Guadas'
\u00a9 Photograph by Alexander Schimmeck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
\u00a9 Photograph by Alexander Schimmeck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"best
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Alfredo y Paola Fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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\"Santa
\u00a9 Photograph by Andr\u00e9s Valbuena on Archdaily.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
\u00a9 Photograph by Alexander Schimmeck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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\"Santa
\u00a9 Photograph by Andr\u00e9s Valbuena on Archdaily.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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\"Santa
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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\u00a9 Photograph by Jos\u00e9 F. Machado<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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\u00a9 Photograph by lauravision.com on Archdaily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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\u00a9 Photograph by www.atlasobscura.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicol\u00e1s Bright on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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\u00a9 Photograph by Andr\u00e9s Valbuena on Archdaily.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
\u00a9 Photograph by Alexander Schimmeck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Art
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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Art
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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Art
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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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\u00a9 Photograph by Andr\u00e9s Valbuena on Archdaily.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
\u00a9 Photograph by Alexander Schimmeck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
\u00a9 Photograph by Reg Natarajan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Photograph by Jack Zalium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Art
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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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\"Churches
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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\"Monserrate
\u00a9 Photograph by Nicol\u00e1s Bright on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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\"Santa
\u00a9 Photograph by Andr\u00e9s Valbuena on Archdaily.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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\"Plaza
Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guadas'
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Guatavita's
\u00a9 Photograph by David Pardo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Raquir\u00e1's
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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Nany Coy Herrera, Bogot\u00e1-born artist, wanted to study physics but was instead influenced by one of her teachers and accepted into art school. She has been developing her research project in instrumental ceramics for four years in El Caldero de Plata<\/a> workshop which is located inside Maleza Proyectos<\/a>, a collective of current artists that is open to the public.
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Riding Bogot\u00e1 
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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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When you talk with Nany it is difficult not to smile when seeing her enthusiasm for what she does. At our meeting, we were imprinting a tubular ceramic plate - a piece of her current research - on arepa dough<\/a> (a flatbread dough made out of corn) and seeing the various results after eating the failed ones with hot chocolate, a perfect tradition<\/a> for a cold Bogota afternoon. The kitchen is a very comfortable workshop for Nany to experiment and play with ingredients, shapes, and materials - it all combines. 
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Nany Coy Herrera, Bogot\u00e1-born artist, wanted to study physics but was instead influenced by one of her teachers and accepted into art school. She has been developing her research project in instrumental ceramics for four years in El Caldero de Plata<\/a> workshop which is located inside Maleza Proyectos<\/a>, a collective of current artists that is open to the public.
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Riding Bogot\u00e1 
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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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The artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you talk with Nany it is difficult not to smile when seeing her enthusiasm for what she does. At our meeting, we were imprinting a tubular ceramic plate - a piece of her current research - on arepa dough<\/a> (a flatbread dough made out of corn) and seeing the various results after eating the failed ones with hot chocolate, a perfect tradition<\/a> for a cold Bogota afternoon. The kitchen is a very comfortable workshop for Nany to experiment and play with ingredients, shapes, and materials - it all combines. 
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Nany Coy Herrera, Bogot\u00e1-born artist, wanted to study physics but was instead influenced by one of her teachers and accepted into art school. She has been developing her research project in instrumental ceramics for four years in El Caldero de Plata<\/a> workshop which is located inside Maleza Proyectos<\/a>, a collective of current artists that is open to the public.
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Riding Bogot\u00e1 
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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you talk with Nany it is difficult not to smile when seeing her enthusiasm for what she does. At our meeting, we were imprinting a tubular ceramic plate - a piece of her current research - on arepa dough<\/a> (a flatbread dough made out of corn) and seeing the various results after eating the failed ones with hot chocolate, a perfect tradition<\/a> for a cold Bogota afternoon. The kitchen is a very comfortable workshop for Nany to experiment and play with ingredients, shapes, and materials - it all combines. 
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Nany Coy Herrera, Bogot\u00e1-born artist, wanted to study physics but was instead influenced by one of her teachers and accepted into art school. She has been developing her research project in instrumental ceramics for four years in El Caldero de Plata<\/a> workshop which is located inside Maleza Proyectos<\/a>, a collective of current artists that is open to the public.
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Riding Bogot\u00e1 
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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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Sublime objects like this are seen as antique pieces for our houses, or, seen by a new set of eyes, as art pieces that can provide us with visual pleasure and internal warmth. Objects like these are made by artist like Nany Coy Herrera<\/a>, and this is an insight into her work and her view on this city. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you talk with Nany it is difficult not to smile when seeing her enthusiasm for what she does. At our meeting, we were imprinting a tubular ceramic plate - a piece of her current research - on arepa dough<\/a> (a flatbread dough made out of corn) and seeing the various results after eating the failed ones with hot chocolate, a perfect tradition<\/a> for a cold Bogota afternoon. The kitchen is a very comfortable workshop for Nany to experiment and play with ingredients, shapes, and materials - it all combines. 
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Nany Coy Herrera, Bogot\u00e1-born artist, wanted to study physics but was instead influenced by one of her teachers and accepted into art school. She has been developing her research project in instrumental ceramics for four years in El Caldero de Plata<\/a> workshop which is located inside Maleza Proyectos<\/a>, a collective of current artists that is open to the public.
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Riding Bogot\u00e1 
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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
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Nowadays, in this industrialized world where you can find almost everything cheap, made from plastic, and easy to obtain, most people are running dangerously far away from the ancestral techniques that use natural materials to create beautiful objects that accomplish more than just their function. Some of these handmade objects that are being so obliged nowadays behold a sensible and aesthetical value which increases its worth and becomes a complete experience for the user. Experience ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1!
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Sublime objects like this are seen as antique pieces for our houses, or, seen by a new set of eyes, as art pieces that can provide us with visual pleasure and internal warmth. Objects like these are made by artist like Nany Coy Herrera<\/a>, and this is an insight into her work and her view on this city. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you talk with Nany it is difficult not to smile when seeing her enthusiasm for what she does. At our meeting, we were imprinting a tubular ceramic plate - a piece of her current research - on arepa dough<\/a> (a flatbread dough made out of corn) and seeing the various results after eating the failed ones with hot chocolate, a perfect tradition<\/a> for a cold Bogota afternoon. The kitchen is a very comfortable workshop for Nany to experiment and play with ingredients, shapes, and materials - it all combines. 
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Nany Coy Herrera, Bogot\u00e1-born artist, wanted to study physics but was instead influenced by one of her teachers and accepted into art school. She has been developing her research project in instrumental ceramics for four years in El Caldero de Plata<\/a> workshop which is located inside Maleza Proyectos<\/a>, a collective of current artists that is open to the public.
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Riding Bogot\u00e1 
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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Thanks for reading. Before you leave, please remember to follow us, leave a comment, share this article, and keep reading c<\/a>olture.co<\/a> if you want to be up to date on Bogot\u00e1\u2019s amazing cultural schedule.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Theaters in Bogot\u00e1 (Part I): Three Unique Places to Watch Some Plays","post_excerpt":"Looking for a fun evening watching a play? Enter to read Part One of the best theaters in Bogot\u00e1, where experimentation and emotion take the stage.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"theaters-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-11 09:15:37","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-11 14:15:37","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7701","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7198,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2020-01-13 12:29:00","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-13 17:29:00","post_content":"\n

Nowadays, in this industrialized world where you can find almost everything cheap, made from plastic, and easy to obtain, most people are running dangerously far away from the ancestral techniques that use natural materials to create beautiful objects that accomplish more than just their function. Some of these handmade objects that are being so obliged nowadays behold a sensible and aesthetical value which increases its worth and becomes a complete experience for the user. Experience ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1!
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Sublime objects like this are seen as antique pieces for our houses, or, seen by a new set of eyes, as art pieces that can provide us with visual pleasure and internal warmth. Objects like these are made by artist like Nany Coy Herrera<\/a>, and this is an insight into her work and her view on this city. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you talk with Nany it is difficult not to smile when seeing her enthusiasm for what she does. At our meeting, we were imprinting a tubular ceramic plate - a piece of her current research - on arepa dough<\/a> (a flatbread dough made out of corn) and seeing the various results after eating the failed ones with hot chocolate, a perfect tradition<\/a> for a cold Bogota afternoon. The kitchen is a very comfortable workshop for Nany to experiment and play with ingredients, shapes, and materials - it all combines. 
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Nany Coy Herrera, Bogot\u00e1-born artist, wanted to study physics but was instead influenced by one of her teachers and accepted into art school. She has been developing her research project in instrumental ceramics for four years in El Caldero de Plata<\/a> workshop which is located inside Maleza Proyectos<\/a>, a collective of current artists that is open to the public.
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Riding Bogot\u00e1 
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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
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The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
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For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
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Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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If you want to have an unforgettable performing arts experience without breaking the bank, you can\u2019t miss these three theaters in Bogot\u00e1.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for reading. Before you leave, please remember to follow us, leave a comment, share this article, and keep reading c<\/a>olture.co<\/a> if you want to be up to date on Bogot\u00e1\u2019s amazing cultural schedule.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Theaters in Bogot\u00e1 (Part I): Three Unique Places to Watch Some Plays","post_excerpt":"Looking for a fun evening watching a play? Enter to read Part One of the best theaters in Bogot\u00e1, where experimentation and emotion take the stage.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"theaters-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-11 09:15:37","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-11 14:15:37","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7701","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7198,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2020-01-13 12:29:00","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-13 17:29:00","post_content":"\n

Nowadays, in this industrialized world where you can find almost everything cheap, made from plastic, and easy to obtain, most people are running dangerously far away from the ancestral techniques that use natural materials to create beautiful objects that accomplish more than just their function. Some of these handmade objects that are being so obliged nowadays behold a sensible and aesthetical value which increases its worth and becomes a complete experience for the user. Experience ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1!
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Sublime objects like this are seen as antique pieces for our houses, or, seen by a new set of eyes, as art pieces that can provide us with visual pleasure and internal warmth. Objects like these are made by artist like Nany Coy Herrera<\/a>, and this is an insight into her work and her view on this city. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you talk with Nany it is difficult not to smile when seeing her enthusiasm for what she does. At our meeting, we were imprinting a tubular ceramic plate - a piece of her current research - on arepa dough<\/a> (a flatbread dough made out of corn) and seeing the various results after eating the failed ones with hot chocolate, a perfect tradition<\/a> for a cold Bogota afternoon. The kitchen is a very comfortable workshop for Nany to experiment and play with ingredients, shapes, and materials - it all combines. 
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Nany Coy Herrera, Bogot\u00e1-born artist, wanted to study physics but was instead influenced by one of her teachers and accepted into art school. She has been developing her research project in instrumental ceramics for four years in El Caldero de Plata<\/a> workshop which is located inside Maleza Proyectos<\/a>, a collective of current artists that is open to the public.
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Riding Bogot\u00e1 
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Even though she will be an artist everywhere she goes, Nany lives in Bogot\u00e1 and works here. For her, Bogot\u00e1 is sort of a chaotic city but also serves to connect people in a beautiful territory surrounded by mountains and rich flora<\/a>; as such, she finds it a beautiful place to live, even though she has lived in several other countries as well. For her, there aren\u2019t sunsets as stunning as in Bogot\u00e1, with colors across the spectrum providing a huge spectacle. 
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She moves throughout the city by bike to enjoy every bit of it and also endure the dangers of it. Everything she sees on her rides and research is used for the production of her pieces: a pattern , a color nuance, a specific shape - everything can be placed in  a piece. She is interested in expanding the traditional boundaries of ceramics and drawing to take them to a next level that is both two- and three-dimensional and can be seen in her pieces. 
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Ceramics as and experience
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For her, a ceramicist is a person that, through knowing the material, learns how to provide it with a form. 
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\"Ceramic
\u00a9 Photograph by Nany Coy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The workshop El Caldero de Plata is a platform for combining cuisine and art. Nany discovered this fusion due to a personal crisis during which she traveled to Mexico and gave up all artistic pursuits in search of enlightenment regarding her profession. She stopped drawing and playing the guitar. As she was denying her creative impulses, the only place in which she could create was the kitchen, feeding the soul in an aesthetic manner and providing pleasure to the people after finding that a kitchen is a meeting place where food is an open field that does not need explanation. With that in mind, she came back to Colombia focusing on everyday arts, objects used in the kitchen, textures, and colors. Then, she started using ceramics to involve herself in that everyday aesthetic.
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At the workshop, everybody is invited. There, people can design and create their own plates and sculpt their own everyday aesthetic. You, the visitor, will be able to achieve a complete experience and relive it every time you use a piece made by Nany, a piece of the city, a piece of the artist, a piece of art made by hand!
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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ceramic art in Bogot\u00e1: a plate as a home","post_excerpt":"This is Bogot\u00e1 through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ceramic-art-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-10 10:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-10 15:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=7198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2059,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-12-23 12:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-12-23 17:00:00","post_content":"Christmas in Colombia is like no other. We even have our own version of Santa Claus and we celebrate it on December 24th, not on the 25th as in North America or Europe. Founded in the Catholic tradition, every Christmas Eve Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree. <\/b>\n\nI always believed in El Ni\u00f1o Dios when I was growing up. Each Christmas, I was eager for him to come so I could finally open the presents I\u2019ve been waiting for at midnight. My faith wavered when I realized (because of T.V. shows and movies) that there was also Santa Claus, and so, I didn\u2019t know what to believe anymore. But then I came to the conclusion that for us in Colombia, the tradition of recognizing El Ni\u00f1o Dios as the entity or magical character that brings presents at Christmas has always been the primary and official belief. And, as a Catholic country, El Ni\u00f1o Dios has weathered time from generations to still be considered and identify as THE one.<\/span>\n

A little bit about El Ni\u00f1o Dios<\/b><\/h2>\nSince July, little Carlos began to write his letter to El Ni\u00f1o Dios. He thought for a long time about what he wanted: toys, a bike, Hot Wheels, peace, love, etc. And then, when December finally arrived, he put his letter on the Christmas tree and went to sleep. He woke up the next day and the letter was gone. <\/span>\n\nMonths passed and Christmas finally arrived. On December 24th, little Carlos patiently waited until midnight for his presents to arrive; he was going to open them straight away. He knew well that El Ni\u00f1o Dios was almost impossible to see, so he rejected the idea of spying or bringing him cookies; that worked with Santa Claus, not with El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And in this country, everyone knows that it\u2019s he who always brings the presents.<\/span>\n\nThe night went by without a single trace of El Ni\u00f1o Dios, but when the clock struck 12:00 am, he and his family rapidly proceeded to open all the presents that were now piled under the tree. And Little Carlos was happy with his new bike and his new toys.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o
\u00a9 Photograph by Gustavo V\u00edctor Olmos[\/caption]\n\nThe story of little Carlos sums up how this whole idea of El Ni\u00f1o Dios works (and it\u2019s, in fact, very similar to the idea of Santa Claus). The battle between Santa Claus and El Ni\u00f1o Dios began many generations ago with the influence of the Spanish and the Americans that has permeated the Latin American region for centuries. <\/span>\n\nNevertheless, in Latin American countries, the traditions are less influenced by the Anglo-Saxon celebrations, partly because of Catholicism, which is the official religion in most of these countries and was brought by the Spaniards. <\/span>\n\nNow, it\u2019s quite interesting that El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who was born right on Christmas Eve (Christmas in Spanish actually means birth), is the one bringing the presents. How does a newborn bring them then? Well, the logistics of this story have actually been at a disadvantage over Santa Claus; Santa \u2019s fantastical, yet somewhat feasible story, does explain exactly where the presents come from and how they are delivered. In contrast with El Ni\u00f1o Dios, who nobody knows for sure how he does it. In fact, if you ask kids about it, they\u2019ll probably come up with several different versions. Don\u2019t be surprised if little Carlos tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios comes in a magical flying car or if another kid tells you that El Ni\u00f1o Dios owns every single toy store where he gets all the presents.<\/span>\n\nAnother known version says that God is actually the one who sends the presents, but he can\u2019t deliver them because there\u2019s no ladder from Heaven to Earth, so he asks El Ni\u00f1o Dios to distribute them for him.<\/span>\n\nBut whatever the backstory might be (there has to be an original or a more accurate one that someone somewhere knows), El Ni\u00f1o Dios lights up Christmas for Colombian kids each year. It\u2019s inevitable that the little ones start to smile when they see the presents under the Christmas tree.<\/span>\n\n\"Ni\u00f1o \u00a9 Photograph by pinterest.com[\/caption]\n\nIt\u2019s also important to know that we have a mix of traditions at Christmas. People here actually advertise and believe the whole story of Santa Claus and the reindeers, while still expecting El Ni\u00f1o Dios. And this is, as I said before, part of our mixed heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and the Spaniards\u2019 culture (even if one is more relevant and present than the other). Truth is, we don\u2019t believe one story more than the other. <\/span>\n\nThe Christmas tree and the <\/span>pesebre<\/span><\/i>, which is a nativity scene that represents the birth of Baby Jesus (its production is quite a big deal in Colombia and it\u2019s always placed next to the tree), are two traditions that show this mixed heritage we proudly have and share with the world.<\/span>\n\nIf you happen to be in Colombia during the holidays, you can\u2019t miss the magic of this day with your family and friends. El Ni\u00f1o Dios brings presents to everyone and is an important part of a very special day (read our articles <\/span>Christmas and New Year\u2019s traditions in Bogot\u00e1: Aguinaldos<\/span><\/a> and  <\/span>Bogot\u00e1: a Christmas lights show that you have to experience <\/span><\/a>to know about other ways of having fun at Christmas). <\/span>\n\nAnd remember not to confuse him with Santa Claus!<\/span>\n\nWas this article useful? Do you know other cool stuff about Christmas traditions in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage <\/span>Colture <\/span><\/a>to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1 before and during your trip.<\/span>","post_title":"Colombian Christmas traditions: Ni\u00f1o Dios vs. Santa Claus","post_excerpt":"Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Ni\u00f1o Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nino-dios","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-26 15:23:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-26 20:23:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2059","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6991,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-11-25 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-25 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

Generally, due to its specialized language and concentration within specific social circles, art has become an exclusive activity that only a few gifted people are entitled to do. Or at least, that is a general belief. However, from my perspective, art and creativity are inherent to the human condition and encompass a wide range of forms of expression that anyone can participate in. That same conception is exemplified by the work of Jessica, an amazing woman who teaches art classes in Bogot\u00e1 to anyone who wants to learn. She invites people into this amazing world and explores the inside of it, full of wonders while getting to know the cultural context of the city. 
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The teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jessica, or Fadaises Art<\/a> as she is known, is what you would call a true teacher and artist all the way through to her soul. When you speak with her about painting, it is easy to find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities: everything seems easy to achieve, even if it is a masterpiece, and everything is possible. Jessica, licensed in art education, is a woman passionate about art, literature, and education. Born in Bogot\u00e1, she enjoys the cultural and artistic spaces of the city and strongly recommends that every visitor takes a look at all the museums and cultural venues the city has to offer. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has taught people from every age range and she teaches painting because she is passionate about it. For her, painting is an act of self-knowledge and immersion in an inner world; it\u2019s an opportunity to explore every inner corner of oneself through contemplation and color. Painting is a complete experience. In addition, she intends to reduce the distance between art and people, especially those who see it only as a spectacle, to show them that it can be an everyday thing and how, with the proper tools, one can learn to enjoy artistic languages with freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classes take place in locations in Chapinero<\/a> and La Candelaria<\/a> or in any space that welcomes art. A class usually starts with the introduction of the artist and the painting that will be replicated during the class, as well as the context involved in such a work, the materials, and the proper way to use them. After that, attendees will learn how to paint the picture step-by-step, from the biggest to the smallest element. This is a pedagogic model used for decades in workshops in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will also be able to paint and get to know Latin American and Colombian painters and understand the national context of the techniques. Artists such as Debora Arango, Lucy Tejada, and Jacanamijoy<\/a> are central themes of the classes that depict the cultural heritage of the country via art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes include a traditional beverage or meal<\/a>, materials, and the canvas which you can take home for an affordable price of 15 to 20 USD approx. These classes are designed for people without artistic experience and who speak any language, since they are classes based on techniques and sensory experiences. You can enjoy the class, learn, and get to know other people while making and taking home a piece of art with the satisfaction of having made it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of experience, this unique art classes in Bogot\u00e1, not only involves you completely in the artistic process but also serves as an immersive experience to help visitors create new works and understand, on a deeper level, that art is for everyone and everybody can be an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related topic, read our article about ceramic art in Bogota here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in learning more about this lovely city, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion","post_excerpt":"These art classes in Bogot\u00e1 are a social immersion and a new painting experience affordable and open to everyone in the city! ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"art-classes-in-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-03-03 09:29:20","post_modified_gmt":"2020-03-03 14:29:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6991","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6804,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2019-11-08 12:22:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-08 17:22:00","post_content":"\n

As the city that embodies most of the history of our country, Bogot\u00e1 hosts quite the architectural scene. For building lovers, this city is a treat for the eyes and senses, especially when it comes to religious structures. Here are some of the best and most beautiful churches in Bogot\u00e1 that are worth visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From its beginning as a nation, Colombia has been a Catholic country, and so our history is marked by this religion and everything it has conveyed over the centuries. Whether you are religious or not, there\u2019s one thing we can't deny and it's the beautiful and often impressive architecture of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals that many Latin American cities have. In Bogot\u00e1, you can find and enjoy some of the best and most beautiful religious architecture you\u2019ll ever see. Without a doubt, you\u2019ll end up mesmerized by the colors, structures, altars, ceilings, and fa\u00e7ades, all representing different styles, techniques, and periods of architecture. Here they are, <\/strong>some of the best and most beautiful churches that are worth visiting in Bogot\u00e1!
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Catedral Primada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on our list is the main religious building in Bogot\u00e1: the Cathedral Primada. Located on the eastern side of Bol\u00edvar Square in La Candelaria<\/a>, this Roman Catholic cathedral was built four times with the final construction taking place between 1807 and 1823. It\u2019s considered the biggest religious structure in Colombia with 5,300 square meters and holds the remains of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s founder, Gonzalo Jim\u00e9nez de Quesada. With the eastern hills as a backdrop, the Cathedral imposes its beauty and importance on everyone that passes by. Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit it!
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Capilla de Los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1956, this is a relatively small church located in one of the most traditional schools in Bogot\u00e1, el Gimnasio Moderno in El Nogal<\/a> neighborhood. With its four architectural naves representing the Greek cross, this church was designed by the architect Juvenal Moya and has some of the most beautiful polychrome stained glasses you can find in the city. It also has a relatively new and award-winning underground structure that serves as an \u201cashes cemetery.\u201d It\u2019s one of the best and most impressive works of engineering and architectural design in Bogot\u00e1. 
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Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lourdes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Chapinero<\/a>, this basilica was built in 1875 and it\u2019s one of the most important landmarks of Bogot\u00e1 given that it\u2019s the second-biggest religious structure after the Cathedral. Lourdes was also the first-ever neo-Gothic building constructed in Colombia and remains one of the few in existence today. The basilica\u2019s main fa\u00e7ade is impressive with its main central tower topped with pinnacles and three entrances framed in ogival arches. It\u2019s erected next to a plaza that has generous public space where people can sit down, chat, and attend many different events. Lourdes is a must-see for religious architecture in Bogot\u00e1!
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Santuario de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Carmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another Gothic-style church located in La Candelaria. It was built between 1926 and 1938. It's quite easy to spot because it looks like a giant piece of bacon on the outside since its fa\u00e7ade has white and brick-red stripes all the way up to the top of the central tower which is 57 meters tall. The ornamentation, both on the outside and inside, combines mosaics of various colors with gold accents and Byzantine and Arabic art to create a beautiful composition worth admiring. Because of its architecture, this church creates an interesting contrast with the surrounding buildings and stands out easily!
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Bas\u00edlica del Se\u00f1or de Monserrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a very iconic building on our list because it\u2019s located at the top of Monserrate<\/a> where you can see the most epic view of the whole city. This church was originally built in the mid-1600s and renovated around the 1920s. It stands 3,172 meters above sea level. It has been a place of pilgrimage since colonial times and people actually hike all the way up to the church as a form of penitence. People also believe that the statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate has healing powers so it\u2019s good to give it a touch. The fa\u00e7ade and interior of this church are quite simple compared to others but equally beautiful mostly because of their importance and meaning for Bogot\u00e1.
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Bonus: Capilla Santa Mar\u00eda de los Caballeros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This church is different from the others on our list not only because it was built a few years ago, but also because of its very impressive and beautiful architecture. Located at Gimnasio Campestre school, it\u2019s entirely made of concrete and glass as a metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the human. Therefore, the structure itself is built like a levitating deck that embodies and enhances that connection through its use of space. From the ground level, you'll only see the ceiling and the austerity that reigns over the church; in fact, it's this austerity that creates the beautiful simplicity of the church. Go and pay a visit, it's worth it! Also, check Archdaily to know more here<\/a>.
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The interesting and beautiful churches I just showed you are a great example of the different types and styles of religious architecture that you can find in Bogot\u00e1. As a city that still has an important Catholic tradition, these architectural works not only represent religion but are living witnesses of our national and local history. I encourage you to visit them and admire both the entirety of the buildings as well as their finer details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other related articles, read our article Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was this article useful? Do you know other things about churches in Bogot\u00e1? Or maybe you have an experience you would like to share? Please share and\/or comment on this article, and visit our homepage Colture<\/a> to take a look at my articles and many others to find more essential information about Bogot\u00e1.
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Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and it\u2019s a place that many fall in love with, as you can see in our articles about <\/strong>La Candelaria<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>monuments in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>. What is it that makes this place so different from the rest of the city? There really can\u2019t be a better way to find an answer than visiting the plaza itself, and if fact, there are a lot of plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 as well. <\/strong>
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If you have visited the center of Bogot\u00e1, then you know that one of its defining characteristics is the \u2018plaza\u2019, or urban square. It\u2019s the plaza and its surrounding colonial architecture that give Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center the vibe and aesthetic it has. Plazas are defining a city\u2019s identity and they become the heart of its land, but to see this yourself you\u2019ll have to visit different types of plazas. Luckily for you, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the most beautiful towns and plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 for you to escape to on a weekend.
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What is a \u2018plaza\u2019 in the first place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plaza is an open urban space, commonly located in political or geographic centers. Plazas are the main component of many cities and give life and foot traffic to their surroundings. It\u2019s because of these characteristics that plazas become centers in almost every sense; activities, protests, commerce, concerts, and other events all take place in plazas. They used to be constructed as a way of organizing the city and the headquarters of the state, but all plazas have changed throughout the years as their functions and surroundings have evolved, and the people that walk through them every day have changed too. But even so, plazas remain as cultural, architectural, social, and commercial hubs for their respective cities. 
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Plaza de Bol\u00edvar \u00a9 Photograph by Pedro Szeleky on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plazas to visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned in the introduction, you need to visit different plazas to really understand what these urban spaces represent their cities and towns and how they impact their history. Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar has been home to lots of important historical events such as the cry for <\/a>i<\/a>ndependence<\/a> and El Bogotazo<\/a>. Not only that but to this day, all Colombian presidents are sworn in in this place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already visited \u2018La Plaza de Bol\u00edvar<\/a>,\u2019 you know why it\u2019s so important and how it shapes Bogot\u00e1\u2019s center, but you may not fully understand how a plaza shapes an entire city. In a city of the size of Bogot\u00e1, one plaza alone can\u2019t change the city\u2019s dynamics, even though it did decades ago. But what if I tell you there are still towns that work around their central plaza? What if I told you that whole towns still gather in one place only and that their markets, Sunday masses, and concerts are held in this place and this place only? These are places where you can truly get to know how a whole town\u2019s lifestyle revolves around its plaza. It\u2019s not uncommon for towns all over Colombia to have this dynamic, but I\u2019ve decided to focus just on places near Bogot\u00e1 in compiling a list of the most beautiful and interesting plazas for you to visit and get to know this lifestyle I\u2019m talking about.
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Guaduas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guaduas<\/a> is a small town 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1, located northwest of the city, that is worth visiting because of its architecture, culture, and history! Its main plaza is called \u2018El Parque Principal\u2019 and it\u2019s surrounded by colonial architecture unique to this town. Guaduas was home to independence fighter Policarpa Salavarrieta<\/a> and served as a main connection from the Magdalena river<\/a> to Bogot\u00e1. Visiting Guaduas and its plaza is almost like traveling back in time, given its colonial vibe and aesthetic, making it a great place to escape to on a weekend!
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Guatavita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guatavita is a beautiful town located in<\/a> the northeast of Bogot\u00e1, about an hour and a half away from the city. It has colonial architecture throughout the whole town and all of it is painted white. Not only that, but it\u2019s home to an important lake, sacred to the indigenous tribes that used to live there (you can read more about here<\/a>). Guatavita is a great tourist destination with different activities to engage in and lots of sightseeing to do, some of which are covered in six reasons to visit Guatavita<\/a>. Its plaza concentrates on the vibe and aesthetic the town has throughout the surrounding buildings. The town\u2019s main chapel is located here and the bullfighting ring is not far away. Guatavita\u2019s magic can only be felt once you\u2019re there and Guatavita\u2019s plaza is no different, making it one of the best plazas you can visit near Bogot\u00e1.
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R\u00e1quira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00e1quira<\/a> is a gorgeous place located in Boyac\u00e1, about 3.5 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. This beautiful town specializes in clay-related craftsmanship, and it has done so since ancient times. This crafting tradition, along with the vibrant colors and people you see in the streets, is a few of the reasons this town is a delight to visit and see for yourself. It\u2019s definitely one of Boyac\u00e1\u2019s greatest tourist destinations for a reason; here are other reasons to visit Boyac\u00e1 and the Christmas lights that go up in its towns during the holiday season<\/a>. R\u00e1quira\u2019s plaza is just as beautiful as the rest of the streets in this town. Vibrant colors, little clay crafts, and the beautiful chapel in the center are just some of the things that make it so special and beautiful. You\u2019ll have to visit R\u00e1quira yourself to find out what other things contribute to the plaza\u2019s and the town\u2019s beauty.
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a> is one of Cundinamarca\u2019s biggest towns, so large that some call it a small city. It\u2019s located an hour away to the north of Bogot\u00e1. Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s main tourist attraction is its Salt Cathedral, a beautiful underground chapel made with salt, which you can read about more in six reasons to visit Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a>! Out of all the plazas on this list, this one\u2019s the most similar to Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Plaza de Bol\u00edvar.\u201d They both combine gorgeous colonial architecture with modern buildings and lifestyles. Accompanied by the town\u2019s ever-moving lifestyle, history, and culture, this plaza is one to visit to get a feeling of what colonial plazas look like nowadays in our cities. This distinguishing mixture of modern and colonial vibes makes Zipaquir\u00e1\u2019s plaza one to be visited and felt for yourself.
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Paipa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paipa<\/a> is a cozy town in Boyac\u00e1, about 3 hours away from Bogot\u00e1. It\u2019s home to El Pantano de Vargas<\/a> where one of the most important battles for the independence of our country took place. Paipa offers an authentic \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 experience, given that you can get \u2018ruanas\u2019 and \u2018almojabanas<\/a>\u2019 among other treats and souvenirs unique to this department. Paipa\u2019s plaza stands out for its beauty and historic importance and it is a microcosm of everything this town has to offer. All of this sums up to make this town\u2019s plaza experience a memorable one true to its \u2018Boyac\u00e1\u2019 vibe and aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to visit these plazas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guaduas, Guatavita, R\u00e1quira, Zipaquir\u00e1, and Paipa are all wonderful places to visit with family or friends. They have sights that are truly worth seeing and hidden experiences waiting for you! Their respective plazas are just another great way to visit and experience them in a special way. Remember that you can either rent a car<\/a> or buy bus tickets in transport terminals<\/a> to go to these places - they\u2019re all close but have different transport methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1 listed above are amazing in their own way and offer unique vibes and lifestyles that you can only get to know by walking through them. That\u2019s what makes these places so special: the diversity of their traits and of the things they have to offer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our articles at Colture<\/a> so you can keep discovering new places and activities in Bogot\u00e1, and don\u2019t forget to keep track of our new articles!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Plazas to visit near Bogot\u00e1: a journey into colonial urbanism","post_excerpt":"To get to know what a plaza is and how it can shape a city\u2019s lifestyle and aesthetic, visit Bogot\u00e1\u2019s plaza and those of other towns nearby!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"plazas-to-visit-near-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-29 16:31:16","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 21:31:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6610","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6445,"post_author":"32","post_date":"2019-10-07 12:31:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-07 17:31:00","post_content":"\n

If someone tells you something about knitting, the first thing that comes to mind is a lovely grandma trying to make the twentieth pair of mittens for her grandson, or a group of little women in their fifties that meet up to do arts and crafts together. However, knitting has become a contemporary movement focused on depicting reality and building it in a collective manner through a sublime and peaceful act. This is the story of an artistic movement in Bogot\u00e1, the story of Daniela, a young woman eager to knit, create, and learn from and through the now-hip and inclusive art of knitting happening in Bogota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it all started <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daniela arrived, as always, beautifully dressed with knitted clothes of every variety and origin. She has always been interested in the intersection of artistic practices and community work, interested in knowing what people think about a work of art and involving them in the space between the piece and the audience. That\u2019s when she realized that people have a lot of things to say and that in most neighborhoods, people also have a lot of things to express but those things are stuck in the normal procedures of public speech with nothing to transform them into collective thinking. For that reason, Daniela co-founded Entrelazadas<\/a>, a public and communal knitting collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Carmen Caro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first time Daniela learned to knit was with her mom and she became more interested in it after adulthood. Then she started working with  Entrelazadas due to her interests and started producing collectively with the rest of the girls. Their main goal is getting the art of knitting out of the house and regular venues. They were tired of seeing knitting as a commercial activity and started using it as a mechanism to affect public spaces, inspired also by the yarn bombing trend spreading all over Europe which also aims to get knitting out into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the beginning, they started with knitting classes to even out the level level of knowledge that the assistants had and the varieties of knitting they all knew. After that, in la Cecilia neighborhood<\/a>, they started collecting trash bags, cutting, and knitting to create small flags to decorate the streets. That process lasted about a month and it was the starting point of a revolutionary knitting movement in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They use knitting because of the anachronism of it in the current generation. It keeps alive family heritage and also develops a complex nonverbal language that requires education and exists as a form of resistance. It is a way of using something that is seen as a hobby, and redefining it as a form of communication inclusive of every gender and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to show this sort of dynamic outside of neighborhoods to enhance the utilization of public space by all members of the community, reaffirming it as a right that belongs to everyone and should be maintained by and for everyone, while also dispelling negative rumors about these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knitting in the streets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParchemos la calle\u201d (\u201clet\u2019s hang out in the street<\/em>\u201d) is a six-month initiative and a school of knitting in public spaces made for people of any age, gender, and profession who, regardless of their previous knowledge, can get into the class and start knitting. The only things you need are a good attitude, needle, and thread. The instructors will guide you every Wednesday at 3 pm in the Chorro de Quevedo. <\/a>
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\"Knitting
\u00a9 Photograph by Entrelazadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Daniela, knitting opened her mind to collective art as a metaphoric construction that can intervene in a lot of dimensions in human life. When someone is knitting, they are not only joining together some threads but also getting inside a new way of thinking, building with others, and making a lot of beautiful discoveries. This is why this initiative is one of the most interesting artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in art, and would like to take some really cool classes, read our article Art classes in Bogot\u00e1: an experience of social immersion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to know more about other artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on colture.co<\/a> and social media.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1: knitting in public space","post_excerpt":"The artistic movements in Bogot\u00e1 are always popular. This is the story of an artist that, through knitting, has created an important movement in the city.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artistic-movements-bogota-knitting-public-space","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-30 16:58:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-30 21:58:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6445","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6097,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2019-09-19 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-19 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

ARTBO is a space for cultural exchange that centers around the promotion of the arts in the country. For 4 days, this fair will gather national and international galleries, artists, curators and art enthusiasts in the same space to promote commercial activities around the most relevant forms of art in Colombia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2004, Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO). Through the years, this event has been growing exponentially by keeping a selected amount of guest galleries, with some commercial and non-commercial spaces for all viewers. Due to the quality of this event, it has become one of Latin America\u2019s most important art fairs and this year will be its 15th-year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year ARTBO<\/a> will open its doors to the public from September 19th<\/sup> to 22nd<\/sup> at <\/strong>Corferias<\/strong>,<\/a> Visitors from all over the world should expect to see over 3,000 art pieces from 26 cities in 67 galleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by David Vargas on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the fair is fairly easy to understand. The main room (Sal\u00f3n Principal<\/a>) is dedicated to the business aspect of the fair, gathering all the national and international galleries in one room to showcase their artists and proposals. Among some of the national galleries attending this year are Beatriz Esguerra Arte<\/a>, Galer\u00eda Beta<\/a>, and Galer\u00eda la Cometa<\/a>. Some of the international galleries invited come from places like France, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, Argentina, and Spain. 
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\"One
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project room (Proyectos<\/a>) is dedicated to those artists that have the commercial representation of an art gallery and have been selected by a curator to showcase their art. This year, 6 artists were selected for this purpose<\/a>. The referents room (Referentes<\/a>) explores the work of different artists<\/a> that redefined the concept of contemporary art. There is also a room called sitio<\/a>, which its main focus is to display non-conventional art formats where visitors can experience<\/a> a different type of emotion while interacting with the pieces. The forum room (Foro<\/a>), offers an educational space for the discussion of topics related to contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other rooms like Artec\u00e1mara<\/a>, that promote young local talent, Libro de artista<\/a>,  dedicated exclusively to editorial projects, and Articularte<\/a> which is an interactive space that looks to promote the participation and understanding of contemporary art practices. 
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\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by ARTBO CO on Flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair opens its doors from noon to 8 pm<\/strong> every day and the tickets can be purchased at the venue<\/a> entrance. The general ticket costs $9.48 USD\/$32,000 COP, but students only pay $4.44 USD\/$15,000 COP to get in. There is also a food court with some of the most important restaurants in town like Crepes & Waffles<\/a>, Home Burgers<\/a> and Amor Perfecto<\/a>.  To arrive at the venue, I suggest you take Uber<\/a> or Transmilenio<\/a> and get off at the station called \u201cCorferias\u201d; there is only a 15 - minute walk<\/a> from there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
\u00a9 Photograph by C\u00e1mara de Comercio de Bogot\u00e1 on Flickr.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, ARTBO Bogot\u00e1 is one of the coolest and most interesting fairs this city has to offer, and even if you are not an \u201cexpert\u201d in these particular topics, you should give it a try and perhaps learn a thing or two about contemporary artists! If you are into trying different things and attending big fairs and events, I advise you to check out Expo Vinos<\/a>, San Felipe Open<\/a> or Feria Bur\u00f3.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you like what you read? Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more and less touristy information about Bogot\u00e1. Share your thoughts with me and follow my articles on colture.com<\/a>.  Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website.<\/p>\n","post_title":"ARTBO: Bogot\u00e1's most important international art fair","post_excerpt":"This year the International Fair of Art of Bogot\u00e1 (ARTBO)celebrates 15 years of promoting contemporary art in the country. Here's all to know about ARTBO.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"artbo-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-19 17:57:08","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-19 22:57:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6097","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6077,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2019-09-18 12:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2019-09-18 17:30:00","post_content":"\n

We know how important art is to get to know a city and the San Felipe Open <\/em>in Bogot\u00e1 is a great way to do it by sharing deeply intercultural experiences. The event gathers all the galleries, cafes, and the local community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know the artistic side of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this year in Bogot\u00e1, the fourth edition of the San Felipe Open<\/a> is celebrated. An event in which the artistic district of the city opens its doors for the community to enjoy a party around the arts. Everyone is welcome to see the great variety of exhibitions of music, film, theater, literature, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of San Felipe Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe Open has decided to celebrate the Bogot\u00e1 art party for two days, starting the party on September 20 at 11 a.m. and culminating on September 21 at 11 p.m.<\/strong> Almost a day and a half of pure fun, where everyone will be able to enjoy diverse art forms in which the galleries display their artistic advances and their independence, showing the diversity of artistic proposals that  Bogot\u00e1 and Colombia have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is located between Calle 72 and Calle 80, and between Avenida Caracas and Carrera 24, located in a central area of the city with easy access. To get to the neighborhood from public transportation, <\/a>you only have to reach the Transmilenio station on Calle 76 and walk to the west; in less than 5 minutes, you will be able to get there. On the other hand, if you want to go by car, there are a lot of parking lots; the closest is located in the neighborhood Unilago<\/a> on Carrera 15 from Calle 72 to Calle 80. However, in the neighborhood, there are other places where you can park without a problem, although arriving by bike to the Bogota art party is a good option for those who like to take a walk and do sports as there will be special places to park bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe neighborhood is still a traditional Bogot\u00e1 neighborhood where it is common to find bakeries<\/a>, shops, and traditional houses from the early twentieth century. The church and the park are places where the community is buzzing every day, as in many other Bogot\u00e1 neighborhoods. However, in San Felipe, something happens that differentiates it from others: here the traditional spaces of the city life with avant-garde art exhibitions and alternative cuisine, generating a place that the community lives in harmony with their artistic spaces. And so, a visitor will be able to learn about two facets of Bogot\u00e1: the traditional customs and the artistic innovations the city offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gallery
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, several artists have developed their artistic activities in San Felipe with the aim of building spaces in which reflection and artistic experience are in contact with the people and not only with experts. Some of these galleries are: Plural nodo cultural<\/em><\/a>, Grey Cube projects<\/a>, FLORA ars natura<\/a>, Sketch<\/a>, Liberia<\/a>, 12:00 Gallery<\/a>, Beta Gallery<\/a>, Jacob Karpio Gallery<\/a>, and Rinc\u00f3n<\/a>. These are some of the many galleries you can find at the Bogot\u00e1 art party of the San Felipe Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Felipe\u2019<\/em>s House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Casa
\u00a9 Photograph by Juan Manuel G\u00f3mez Garc\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite places in the artistic district of Bogota is Casa San Felipe<\/a>, located at Calle 72 #22-44<\/a>, and where I always go when I visit the neighborhood. Here, you can find a quiet place where you can drink a good coffee at Coffee Lovers<\/a> and taste very high-quality coffees from all over Colombia made with various methods of preparation for the curious. In El s\u00e9ptimo parche<\/em><\/a>, you can have a beer with a freshly made pizza while attending its many screening events. It is a space for conversation, discussion, and knowledge of films. You can also have a Kombucha<\/em> in Qi CH\u00b4I Kombucha<\/em><\/a>, a drink made of tea, sugar, and Scoby mushroom, producing a refreshing taste that\u2019s antioxidant, probiotic and delicious. In Casa San Felipe <\/em>(San Felipe\u00b4s house), you can also visit Ima Barraza Owen's studio<\/a>, which is a must-see due to its outstanding plastic work on the concept of femininity; Carolina Rodr\u00edguez Romero's<\/a> drawings that seek to generate a language to better understand childhood in our current society from her colorful brush strokes; Juana Gaviria's art<\/a> and design proposal; Marcela Acevedo's art<\/a> and fashion work in Atelier fashion; and the Ecke<\/a> space, where you can find a great variety of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 60 spaces dedicated to art and a large number of innovative proposals, San Felipe, the artistic district of Bogot\u00e1, is a place not to be missed if you live, visit, and wish to get a feel for the city. This 20th and 21st of September I recommend everyone to get to know this oasis in such a chaotically beautiful city as Bogot\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other amazing art events and fairs in Bogot\u00e1 read our article about ARTBO here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to follow us on our social networks and comment and share Colture with your family and friends. Also, if you liked this article, check out other related articles!
Plus check out our homepage<\/a>. Together, we can get to know the city and the wonderful people who live there!<\/p>\n","post_title":"The San Felipe Open in Bogot\u00e1 is an art party you can't miss!","post_excerpt":"The San Felipe Open is one of the most important art events in Bogot\u00e1,where you can find galleries and restaurants for all tastes. Enjoy the local talent!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-san-felipe-open-bogota","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-20 15:09:49","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-20 20:09:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=6077","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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