The 21st edition of ARTBO | International Art Fair of Bogotá, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá, came to a successful close at Convention Center Ágora Bogotá, once again proving to be the most important contemporary art gathering in the country and one of the region's leading events. 

Over four days, the fair brought together more than 20,000 attendees, including collectors, international guests, industry professionals and the public. The event featured 46 national and international galleries, more than 30 institutions, more than 40 publishing houses and more than 180 exhibiting artists from 18 cities around the world. 

The fair featured a total of six sections: Galerías, Editoriales, Artecámara, Encuentros, Trayectoria, and Instituciones, with the participation of four curators and one museographer. Twenty city events were also held, and more than 200 special international guests attended, strengthening Bogotá's position as an epicenter for contemporary art. 

This edition presented important awards that confirm ARTBO's role as a platform for the circulation, creation and consolidation of artistic careers: 

Acoplásticos Award 

The jury awarded the prize to artist Gabriela Pinilla for her project "No Hay Amor Sin Libertad". The project, which combines murals, archives, and illustrations, rescues and highlights the lives of 19th-century women independence fighters, will be produced in 2025 for its premiere at ARTBO | Feria 2026. 

Artecámara Awards 

• Helen Alfaro – Whitman Award for the work of art Cómico mariposeo de los afectos fantasmales (2025). 

• Santiago Lemus – Artistic residency at Casa Taller El Boga (Mompox, Bolívar) for the work of art Motín de mugidos mudos (2023). 

• Paola Donato – Artistic residency at Plataforma Caníbal (Barranquilla) for the work of art Regresar al platanal (2023). 

• Mateo Jaramillo – Artistic residency at R.A.R.O. for the work of art Plantas Epimecóticas – Serie Peregrinas (2024-2025). 

Trayectoria Award – in partnership with Bauer Jewelry 

Beatriz González was honored in the first edition of this award, which seeks to recognize artists whose life and work have left a lasting mark on Colombian and Latin American art. 

DC Art Foundation and Gun Club Awards

With the aim of strengthening ties between Bogotá’s artistic scene and the business sector, DC Art Foundation presented its Acquisition Award to Rolf Art Gallery for the work La vorágine más allá by Mapa Teatro.

Meanwhile, Gun Club granted its Acquisition Award to La Cometa Gallery for the work Territorios Comunes: “Ruta 89” by artist Alejandro Sánchez.

ARTBO Program and Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá would like to thank all the participants and visitors who made this edition possible and reiterate its commitment to continue strengthening the city's artistic and cultural ecosystem.