- The International Biennial of Art and City BOG25led by the Mayor’s Office, through the Ministry of Culture, Recreation and Sports, SCRD, places Bogotá in the great international art circuit at the level of other great capitals in the world, such as São Paulo, Venice or Sydney, which They have their own art biennials.
- From September 20 to November 7, 2025, The BOG25 will allow citizens and tourists to dialogue and redefine Bogotá’s public space in poetic, disruptive and creative ways.
- The BOG25, a bet on promote and strengthen the ecosystem of plastic and visual arts, architecture and design in Bogotáwill bring together national and international artists, curators and independent artists, popular art projects and neighborhood interventions selected by call.
- The BOG25 is co-directed by cultural managers Diego Garzón and Juan Ricardo Rincón and the curatorial advice of José Ignacio Roca. The Biennial Curatorial Committee is made up of María Wills, Jaime Cerón and Elkin Becerra. A Probono Committee was also formed with renowned art personalities. Happiness, under an artistic perspective, will be the curatorial axis of the Biennial.
- During the launch, the winners of the first three calls for the Biennial were announced. More details at www.culturarecreacionydeporte.gov.co
- The Biennale is part of the Bogotá internationalization strategy, promoted by the district administration and joins world-class events such as the International Festival of Living Arts, FIAV Bogotá, and the International Violin Competition, which consolidate the city as a world reference for art and culture.
The Mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán Pachón, and the Secretary of Culture, Recreation and Sports of Bogotá, Santiago Trujillo Escobar, They launched the first International Biennial of Art and City of Bogotá, BOG25, at the Felicidad Chapinero Center, which will take place from September 20 to November 7, 2025, and will mark a milestone in the cultural history of the Capital.
As a city event, the Biennial aspires to position Bogotá as a international reference in events of this nature, such as the biennials of São Paulo, Havana or Venice, among others, becoming a powerful social and cultural catalyst that will bring together emerging and established artists, local, national and international. Its main objective is resignify, through art, the urban imagination of those who live in the city and the tourists who visit it. Likewise, the Biennial will provide spaces for creative exchange, but also for dialogue and critical reflection. By decentralizing its activities, which include educational programming and workshops, the BOG25 will promote social inclusion and access to art for all audiences, including children, youth and adults in its neighborhoods and localities.
“Art and culture can help us transform the city, to process the situations we experience differently, to understand them better (…) This city is very diverse, rich and fertile for art, allowing it to express that diversity, those pains that we share as a
What are some examples of the types of artistic experiences visitors can expect at BOG25?
## Bogotá Ready for its Artistic Close-up: Interview with a BOG25 Insider
**Interviewer:** Welcome to the show! Today, we’re discussing the exciting news about BOG25, Bogotá’s newly announced International Biennial of Art and City. With us is Alex Reed, [Alex Reed Title] for the BOG25.
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me! I’m thrilled to discuss this incredible project.
**Interviewer:** For our audience who may not be familiar, can you tell us a bit about BOG25 and its significance for Bogotá?
**Alex Reed:** BOG25 is a landmark event for Bogotá’s cultural scene. [[1](https://www.latamarte.com/en/news/)]It places Bogotá on the global map of art, alongside renowned cities like São Paulo, Venice, and Sydney that host their own biennials.
**Interviewer:** That’s amazing! What kind of artistic experiences can visitors expect?
**Alex Reed:** From September 20th to November 7th, 2025, BOG25 will transform Bogotá’s public spaces. We’re talking about poetic, disruptive, and creative interventions that will invite citizens and tourists to engage with art in new and exciting ways. Think interactive installations, thought-provoking performances, and captivating exhibitions showcasing both established and emerging artists.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned bringing together both national and international artists. Can you elaborate on the curatorial vision behind BOG25?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. The curatorial axis for BOG25 is “happiness” viewed from an artistic perspective. Imagine exploring the multifaceted nature of happiness through diverse artistic expressions – that’s what we aim to achieve.
We have a fantastic curatorial team led by Diego Garzón and Juan Ricardo Rincón, with the invaluable guidance of José Ignacio Roca. Their expertise, combined with the passion of our Biennial Curatorial Committee and Probono Committee, ensures a truly exceptional program.
**Interviewer:** That sounds inspiring! Can you tell us how people can get involved or learn more?
**Alex Reed:** Definitely! You can find more details at www.culturarecreacionydeporte.gov.co. As we get closer to the event, we’ll be announcing more information about participating artists, venues, and special events.
**Interviewer:** Fantastic! We’re so looking forward to BOG25. Thank you for sharing your insights with us today.
**Alex Reed:** My pleasure! See you in Bogotá in 2025.
