The Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá (MAMBO) is a modern and contemporary art museum in Bogotá, Colombia. It was established on 27 July 1955 and opened in 1963.
At a glance
MAMBO is a modern and contemporary art museum in Bogotá, Colombia. Established on 27 July 1955, it opened in 1963. The current headquarters, designed by architect Rogelio Salmona in 1985, has 5,000 square meters of floorspace. The building has four floors joined by a central staircase, forming a labyrinth of stones and stairs. Its style features exposed brick, ramps and passageways, and unconventional entrances and exits. Large windows and skylights over the exhibition rooms create a contrast between natural and artificial lighting.
History
The Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá was established on 27 July 1955. It opened in 1963. From 1969 to 2016, Gloria Zea served as its director.
The museum’s current headquarters was designed by architect Rogelio Salmona in 1985. The building is located at Calle 24 #6 – 00 in Bogotá, Colombia.
What you see
The building is composed of four floors joined by a central staircase, forming a labyrinth of stones and stairs. The style is characterised by exposed brick, ramps and passageways, as well as unconventional entrances and exits.
There is a contrast between natural lighting and artificial lighting achieved through large windows and skylights overhead the exhibition rooms.
Cultural significance
MAMBO is an important institution for modern and contemporary art in Colombia. It was directed by Gloria Zea from 1969 to 2016, a significant period in its history.
The museum’s building, designed by Rogelio Salmona, is a notable example of his architectural work in Bogotá.
Key facts
- opened: 1963
- established: 27 July 1955
- type: Modern Art Museum
- director: Gloria Zea (1969-2016)
- architect: Rogelio Salmona
- current headquarters designed: 1985
- floorspace: 5,000 square meters
- building description: composed of four floors joined by a central staircase, forming a labyrinth of stones and stairs
- style characteristic: exposed brick, ramps and passageways, as well as unconventional entrances and exits
- lighting contrast: contrast between natural lighting and artificial lighting achieved through large windows and skylights overhead the exhibition rooms
- address: Calle 24 #6 – 00 Bogotá, Colombia
Practical information
The museum is located at Calle 24 #6 – 00 in Bogotá, Colombia. The total floorspace is 5,000 square meters. Visitors can explore four floors joined by a central staircase.
Getting there
The Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá is situated at Calle 24 #6 – 00 in Bogotá, Colombia. The area is accessible by public transport and private vehicles.
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