Escritor: Benjamin Villegas

Palacio De Las Garzas

As the official seat of the government, Garzas Palace is a symbol of Panamas national identity. In addition to a rigorous historical essay, the photographs in this work tour the building and the splendid artwork displayed throughout, including portraits, frescoes, and a rare example of Mudejar architecture.

Seisarquitectos

Six of the most important figures in Latin American contemporary architecture are Raúl Minondo, Peter Giesemann, Rodolfo Solares, Carlos Lara, Rafael Tinoco, and Ernesto Porras. This work highlights their avant-garde vision and their contribution to innovative architectural design. The perfect combination of light and space prevail among their buildings, with the well-being of the inhabitants…

Manos En El Arte Colombiano

More than 100 images of hands that appear in Colombian artwork, from pre-Hispanic to virtual works of avant-garde art, are reproduced in this innovative window into the history of art. Though thematic due to its specific subject matter, the hands selected provide a comprehensive survey of Colombian art history. Artwork in stone, marble, clay, porcelain,…

Colombia, Land Of Flowers

Of all the lands in the world, Colombia is the richest in flowers. When the first astronauts sped through the heavens and beheld the Earth, two landmarks stood out: the Great wall of China and the unique green mantle that covers Colombia. In fact, this hugely fertile land houses over 50,000 species of flowers, out…