Contemporary art publications about ARTBO

Some art fairs are defined primarily by their galleries, while others also seek to explain the cultural context in which they take place. ARTBO clearly belongs to the second category. Created in 2004 by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, it was conceived with an ambition that goes beyond organizing an art fair: to support the development of the art market, contribute to the city’s cultural ecosystem, and connect the Colombian and Latin American art scene with the international art world.

By Candelaria Penido

ARTBO, Bogotá’s international art fair held from September 25 to 28, once again reaffirmed its position as one of Latin America’s most relevant platforms. It brought together 46 galleries and more than 180 artists across the five floors of Ágora Convention Center. With a program intertwining market and thought, this year’s edition emphasized diversity in formats, trajectories, and geographies, offering a multifaceted map of contemporary regional production.

The cultural event celebrates its 21st anniversary with 46 international galleries, four curatorial sections, and a program that reaffirms its role as a key platform for contemporary art in Latin America.