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The ambassador of Colombia, Mrs. Maria Elvira Pombo, opened the exhibition Dores da Colombia (Colombia’s Pain) on March 15th at the Caixa Cultural Brasilia (next to Banco Central Building). |
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Ambassador of Colombia, Mrs. Maria Elvira Pombo (left) and Manager of Caixa Cultural Brasilia, Mrs. Roseli de Moraes. |
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| The vernissage had the presence of dozens of guests, including diplomats, authorities of the Brazilian Government, businessmen, intelectuals, students and personalities of Brasilia’s society. |
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Ambassador of Colombia, Mrs Maria Elvira Pombo, gave a speech welcoming the guests and highlighting the importance of the exhibition to show the world the horror and pain that Colombia suffered in its recent history. |
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The exhibition “Dores da Colômbia” (Colombia’s Pain) can be visited until May 1st at Caixa Cultural Brasília. It shows the creative side of the artist Fernando Botero’s anguish: the violence in recent Colombian history.
The artist Fernando Botero is known worldwide and through this exhibition, political, military, religious, musicians and royalty are portrayed as chubby corpulent and static figures. Without abandoning the style that made him famous, in this collection, the artist sets his sights on events like the attacks that have plagued Colombia in the 80’s and 90’s.
Unlike most of his works, the series does not reveal the humorous side of the painter, but what he called “a testimony to the irrational Colombian history”. |
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Dozens of guests were at the event. |
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Ambassador of Colombia, Mrs. Maria Elvira Pombo and Brazilian Defense Minister, Mr. Nelson Jobim. |
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The exhibition displays many works of the painter and sculptor, which form the permanent collection of the National Museum of Colombia. His paintings, made between 1999 and 2004, shows the violence that for years devastated the country. |
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Venue: Caixa Cultural Brasília – Galeria Principal
Where: Setor Bancário Sul – SBS, Quadra 4, lote 3 / 4 - Asa Sul (next to Banco Central Bank Building)
When: From March 16th to May 1st, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00am to 9:00pm
Price: Free Admission
Information: 3206-9448 |
| THE GUIDE congratulates the Embassy of Colombia, Caixa Econômica Federal, Avianca Airlines and all the sponsors for the important exhibiton! |
For contacts with THE GUIDE:
Mr. Pedro Paulo Moreira
President
Mrs. Rosyane Alves
Administrative Assistant
Tel (61) 3045-4501
Cell phone: (61) 9688-6740
Email: pedro@theguide.com.br
Address to receive invitations for diplomatic events:
SCS Quadra 02, Ed. Palácio do Comércio, sala 309
Brasilia DF CEP 70318-900 |
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