ARTBO 2026: Four days of art, commerce and Bogotá’s cultural crowd
For four days every September, Bogotá’s art world moves into Ágora Bogotá, where collectors, curators, gallerists, artists, designers, students and the city’s cultural crowd converge for ARTBO, the capital’s annual international art fair. And then there is the opening night. The inauguration of ARTBO has become something of a ritual on Bogotá’s cultural calendar, when […]
Every September, Bogotá's art scene congregates at Ágora Bogotá for ARTBO, the city's annual international art fair. The opening night of ARTBO has become an annual tradition, drawing artists, collectors, gallery owners, cultural figures, celebrities, and the city's elite to showcase contemporary art. This year's ARTBO Feria Internacional de Arte marks its 22nd edition, running from September 24 to 27, 2026.
ARTBO is a gathering point for those involved in the creation, exhibition, and sales of contemporary art in Colombia and Latin America. The fair features 50 galleries from 20 cities, 228 artists, over 30 institutions, and more than 40 publishers across five floors of the convention center. ARTBO has expanded its representation from South and Central America, including galleries from Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, and Guatemala.
ARTBO is more than just a commercial fair; it serves as a platform for discussions about the future of contemporary art in Colombia and Latin America. The 2026 edition has divided its programming into seven sections, emphasizing the broader cultural impact of the fair. The main commercial section, Galerías, features 50 galleries from 12 countries. Other sections include Instiuciones, Encuentro Editorial, Conversaciones, Trayectoria, Artecámara, and Ruta Diseño.
A notable innovation for the 2026 edition of ARTBO is ARTBO Conecta, an AI-powered platform designed to help visitors navigate the fair and make informed purchases. The platform matches visitors' preferences, budgets, and expectations with available works from participating galleries. This technology aims to make the art market more accessible to those who may be hesitant to engage with it.
ARTBO's 2026 edition highlights two anniversaries: the 50th anniversaries of ArtNexus and Taller Arte Dos Gráfico, both influential in the development of art and graphic culture in the region. The fair continues to draw Bogotá's cultural crowd, offering a mix of art exhibitions, discussions, and networking opportunities.
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