Hippos & Histories: Art Critiques Escobar's Legacy

Microdoses to Tame the Inner Hippopotamus art exhibit in Bogotá, Colombia, explores Pablo Escobars legacy through hippos. Featuring twenty artists, the show offers a political critique of these animals role in Colombian history. Notable artist Édgar Jiménez, Escobars personal photographer, shares his experience taking a portrait of the first hippos brought to Colombia. The exhibit, curated by Santiago Rueda, showcases various art forms, including a tapestry depicting Escobar and wild animals on Noahs Ark. The exhibit, held at Casa Échele Cabeza, provides a thought-provoking commentary on Colombias past and present. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.