The Bogotá International Art and City Biennial (BOG25) will bring together artists, critics, curators, and art lovers from around the world. It will serve as a platform for exhibitions, discussion, and reflection on contemporary art and its role in society. It is part of a series of international events to be held in September that will place the Colombian capital at the forefront of the global art scene.
Organized by the Mayor's Office of Bogotá, through the Secretariat of Culture, Recreation, and Sports, it will occur between September 20 and November 9, 2025. Through art, it seeks to redefine the urban imagination of those who live in the city and the tourists who visit it. The event will feature more than 100 national and international artists from 12 countries, exhibitions and art installations in 18 conventional and unconventional public spaces, and a component dedicated to design and architecture.
BOG25 will also provide spaces for creative exchange, dialogue, and critical reflection. By decentralizing its activities, which include educational programming and workshops, it will promote social inclusion and democratize access to art for all audiences in neighborhoods and localities.
It should be noted that this event is the result of the maturity of the art circuit and of the leadership that, for decades, has consolidated major artistic events in Bogotá—such as ARTBO and the San Felipe Art District—alongside other public and private initiatives that take place annually in galleries, theaters, and even in squares and parks.
Mexican Style
On the occasion of Mexico City’s special invitation to the Bogotá International Art Biennial, the event will present an artistic program that celebrates the cultural diversity of the Mexican capital. It also coincides with the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of Mexico-Tenochtitlan. United by close historical and emotional ties, the two cities signed a memorandum of understanding to foster artistic and cultural interaction and to strengthen their relationship through research, training, and the exchange of experiences that promote artistic and cultural expression in both cities.
“It is very meaningful for our city to take part in this great project, which is being built collectively and which, as in our case, encourages the reappropriation of public spaces, the territorialization and diversification of art, and efforts to guarantee citizens’ cultural rights,” said Ana Francis López Bayghen Patiño, Mexico City’s Secretary of Culture.
BOG25 will undoubtedly mark a milestone in the capital's cultural history. It will be a vibrant space that promotes and empowers local artists, offering citizens and tourists the opportunity to engage in dialogue and rediscover the city in poetic, disruptive, and creative ways.
Tourism and Culture
International visitors attending the Bogotá International Art and City Biennial will be able to enjoy a rich and diverse program throughout September, further establishing our city as Latin America’s cultural and creative capital.
In addition to this event, the program features the First Philharmonic Hip-Hop Concert (September 7), the Cordillera Festival (September 13–14), the Bogotá International Art Fair (September 25–28), and the Al Parque Festivals, celebrating jazz, salsa, and popular music. Complementing these highlights is a permanent calendar of cultural events—available at www.visitbogota.co—along with more than 60 museums, 28 libraries, a wealth of historical and architectural landmarks, and a wide range of other tourist and cultural attractions.
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