An auction of Latin American art in Bogotá

Bogotá Auctions celebrates 10 years with a Latin American art auction

Next Thursday, May 30, Bogotá Auctions will celebrate a decade of existence with an exceptional auction that will include more than 120 works of Colombian and Latin American art.

Some of the exhibiting artists
The exhibition of the pieces, open to the public, will be a unique opportunity to appreciate works by renowned artists such as

Fernando Botero
The Colombian artist has been widely recognized for playing with the shape and volume of objects and bodies.

Addressing various topics such as: portraits, daily life, landscapes and reinterpretations of classic works; Furthermore, he stood out for making humorous criticism of society and culture, addressing issues that directly affect Colombians.
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Beatriz Gonzalez
Part of her work is based on photographs by photojournalists that reflect the pain caused by the country's violence and how it affects historical and cultural issues.

She has represented sports idols, politicians, religious leaders using elements of aboriginal cultures and pre-Columbian art in a bold way to create strong emotions in the audience.

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Alejandro Obregon
The style that represented Alejandro was magical expressionism attributed to political and social criticism.

He was recognized for obtaining the first prize for Painting at the National Salon thanks to his influence in the art world during the period of 1958 and 1965.

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Olga de Amaral
She fuses architecture and craftsmanship through traditional techniques and contemporary concepts with materials such as natural fibers, gold and silver.

She has exhibited her works in museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris.

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Delcy Morelos
Explores themes around identity, memory, nature and the human body. His works stand out for the use of reddish and earthy colors using specific materials to achieve these tones (earth, clay, fabrics, fibers).

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Luis Caballero
Dramatizing the human body with elements such as passion, suffering, violence and death; The artist has great influence on the baroque and expressionist movements.

Contortion and nudity is the ultimate expression of the fragility and vulnerability of his work. Together with the dark colors it creates a feeling of movement and tension.

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Jesus Rafael Soto
The Venezuelan is internationally recognized as one of the pioneers of kinetic and optical art for experimenting with geometry and color, and the use of three-dimensional structures manages to generate life in his works.

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Ferdinand de Szyszlo
In his contribution to abstract art in Latin America, Fernando stood out for his exploration of pre-Columbian myths and Andean themes incorporating geometric shapes and intense colors.

The sense of depth influenced by cubism and surrealism has created Peruvian cultural heritage.

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In addition, you can see works by universal artists, highlighting an original ceramic by Pablo Picasso, "Taureau sous l'arbre" (1952), and an imposing engraving by Joan Miró, "The nymphomaniac president."

Iconic works such as Fernando Botero's study "Homenaje a Mantegna", and Alejandro Obregón's striking acrylic on panel, are just some examples of the artistic wealth that will be presented.

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The general director of Bogotá Auctions, Charlotte Pieri, and Alessandro Armato, director of the Art Department, highlight the quality and historical value of the selected pieces.

Other collectors and experts, such as John Jairo Martínez and Alejandro Castaño, praise his contribution to access and understanding of the secondary art market, as well as his fundamental role in promoting the country's culture and artistic heritage.

With this auction, Bogotá Auctions not only celebrates its tenth anniversary, but also reaffirms its commitment to art and culture, inviting everyone to participate from anywhere in the world through its website.

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What: Celebrating 10 years of Bogotá Auctions
When: May 30 – Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Bogotá Auctions Calle 70 # 10A – 59
Info: Virtual exhibition at Bogotá Auctions.
Instagram: @bogotaauctions