NEWS
Spotlight on Bolivian Cinema
In preparation for the Bicentenary of Bolivia's independence in Aug 2025, CBAT is hosting a series of interviews with prominent Bolivian directors and producers. These filmmakers have been at the forefront of exploring the nation's unique cultural and social landscapes since the 1960s. Through their work, they have highlighted the richness and diversity of Bolivian people and culture, offering a deep insight into its history, identity, and contemporary challenges.
Jorge Sanjinés's interview is the first of the series.
Follow our interviews as they become available at our Filmmaking page under 'The Director's Cut' section!
2025 Residency Open Call for Bolivian Curators
CBAT invites Bolivian curators residing in Bolivia to apply for a four-week residency at the Delfina Foundation in London from 26 May to 22 June 2025.
CBAT has partnered with Fundación RSV and the Delfina Foundation to establish a residency program for Bolivian curators, acknowledging the vital role curators play in shaping and presenting contemporary art. This residency provides a unique platform for professional development, allowing participants to expand their knowledge, network with international peers, and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Application deadline: 9 Feb 2025, 23:59 GMT.
To apply, please read the Guidance Notes and complete and submit this application form.
CBAT welcomes Bolivian artist Kenia Almaraz Murillo!
On 14th Nov, CBAT was honoured to attend Bolivian artist Kenia Almaraz Murillo’s exhibition ‘Andean Cosmovisión’ preview at Waddington Custot Gallery, which represents Kenia worldwide.
Kenia is part of the traditional Bolivian dance ensemble Caporales Mi Viejo San Simon, Paris-based and at the opening of her exhibition, she introduced a dance performance by London-based members of Caporales Caporales Centralistas San Miguel Londres, as well as dances by Tinkus Puros and Fraternidad Diablada Bolivia UK.
On 10th Oct 2024, CBAT was delighted to attend a breakfast hosted at Gasworks and a viewing of Indonesian artist Riar Rizaldi's exhibition 'Mirage'.
Many thanks Gasworks!
CBAT welcomes Bolivian artist Luciana Decker Orozco on her arrival to the UK for her CBAT-sponsored residency at Gasworks in London from Sep 30th to Dec 16th, 2024.
We wish Luciana a fruitful and productive artist residency at Gasworks!
Luciana's project at Gasworks.
Gasworks welcomes new residents.
The Cocani Project by Diego Echevers Torrez - 19 June 2024
CBAT was pleased to present, in collaboration with the Anglo-Bolivian Society and Albumen Gallery, the Cocani project by Bolivian photographer Diego Echevers Torrez.
Click here to watch the Zoom presentation.
The Cocani are the Aymara coca merchants who settled in Oruro when the city thrived on silver and tin mining. The rich Carnival traditions to which the region, its people, and the mining industry gave rise thrive today. Diego Echevers Torrez has documented these traditions since 2015, creating a series of analogue portraits celebrating the Cocani intergenerational heritage, which is alive yet under threat.
Spring 2024 - Curatorial Residency at Delfina Foundation Co-Sponsored by CBAT
Marisabel Villagomez is a Bolivian-based curator whose work focuses regionally on performative knowledge of the Andes. Since 2018, she has pioneered inSitu, a project that invites artists from the region to explore, collect, catalog, and geolocate contemporary issues surrounding nature and the climate crisis.
This residency is co-sponsored through a partnership between KIOSKO, CBAT, and the Delfina Foundation’s
Network of Latin America & Caribbean Patrons. During her residency at the Delfina Foundation, Marisabel is conducting research at the Royal Botanical Gardens Archive and the Warburg Library as part of her project.
photo by Mireya Hernández
Instalación en forecast
photo by Mireya Hernández
2024 Gasworks Residency - Winner Announcement
CBAT is pleased to announce that Bolivian artist Luciana Decker Orozco is the winner of the 2024 prestigious Gasworks art residency in London, sponsored by CBAT!
The residency will take place from 30 Sept to 16 Dec 2024.
Congratulations to Luciana Decker Orozco!
For more information about Luciana, please visit: LucianaDO_Website, LucianaDO_IG, LDO_GW
CBAT Co-Sponsors River Claure at The 2024 Venice Biennale
CBAT is proud to co-sponsor Bolivian artist River Claure to participate in the 60th International Art Exhibition, titled Foreigners Everywhere, curated by Adriano Pedrosa and organized by La Biennale di Venezia, from April 20 to November 24, 2024.
River Claure is a visual artist interested in questioning the dominant notions of cultural identity and the importance of photographic images for our notion of reality. CBAT is honoured to support Claure's participation in this important event, which will mark a significant milestone in his career.
CBAT's Autumn Fundraiser 2023
In Nov 2023, we held our third residence program fundraiser, where we were pleased to welcome fashion designers from Bolivia. The occasion highlighted the alpaca use in wool, cloth, looms, and fur while showcasing its extraordinary adaptability. The event included the exhibition of artwork from photographer Javier Molina Barrios and artist Ines Fernandez de Cordova.
The runway showcased collections of designers WaraYana and P. Santiago, highlighting the distinct creativity and craftsmanship characteristic of Bolivian designers. A lovely selection of home and infant items, including coats, ponchos, and accessories made of alpaca, was on display. CBAT is deeply grateful to the designers for donating a generous percentage of their sales during the event and to everyone who attended and supported our cause through our "JustGiving" campaign. We sincerely appreciate the unwavering commitment and solidarity demonstrated for our events.
HOW DO I CONNECT A PROJECT WITH MY PORTFOLIO? - Thursday, 11 DEC 2023
CBAT, in collaboration with Kiosko Galeria, invites Bolivian artists interested in applying for the 2024 Gasworks Residency in London to a talk by Santiago Contreras Soux, winner of the 2022 Residency sponsored by CBAT. The objective is to help postulant artists get closer to their artistic practice and thus visualize which elements of their body of work they select to present a portfolio coherent with their journey and the project submitted to Gasworks.
2024 Residency Open Call for Bolivian Artists
This opportunity will enable an emerging Bolivian artist to undertake a fully-funded residency by CBAT at Gasworks in London, Reino Unido, from 30 Sept to 16 Dec 2024.
Gasworks’ residencies are opportunities for self-led professional development, artistic exchange, and experimentation. Applications can be in English or Spanish until 29 Jan 2024.
Private Collection Viewing of Graciela Rodo Boulanger Paintings
Last Friday, October 12th, 2023, CBAT had the pleasure of hosting a showing of a private collection of paintings by Bolivian artist Graciela Rodo Boulanger. We are deeply grateful to the collection owners for allowing us to highlight this artist and to all who attended.
"NATURALEZA, SOCIEDAD Y CLIMA" Photo Exhibition at Fundación Patiño in La Paz
This Photo Exhibition opened at Fundación Patiño in La Paz, Bolivia, last Thursday, October 5, 2023. Photographs exhibited include winning and outstanding images from the Photo Contest of the same name held in May 2022 in Bolivia. It runs until October 20, 2023. At the opening event, artist Sharon Perez represented CBAT and SDCELAR.
Photography: Ignacio Loayza
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Latinamerican Contemporary Artists in London & UK
CBAT is pleased to participate in ALL (Artistas Latinoamericanos en Londres y Reino Unido) Map. We want Latin American artists in London and throughout the United Kingdom to be recognized and supported in their artistic careers. We are proud of our Bolivian artists who stand out for their excellence and originality.
"NATURALEZA, SOCIEDAD Y CLIMA" Photo Exhibition at Fundación Patiño in Cochabamba
On July 18th, this Photo exhibition opened at Fundación Patiño in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Photographs exhibited consisted of outstanding images of the photo contest presented in the 'Voces del Chaco' and 'Open Format' categories, as well as the winners of the Series and Individual categories.
'Voces del Chaco' Photo Exhibition at Fundación Patiño in Santa Cruz
On May 4th, 2023, this photo exhibition opened at Fundación Patiño in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Photographs exhibited included winning and outstanding images from the Photo Contest 'Naturaleza, Sociedad and Clima' from the 'Voces del Chaco' category. An evening liven up by dance and music to celebrate the Bolivian Chaco.
Click here to visit our exhibition gallery.
"Voces del Chaco" Photography Exhibition at Fundación Patiño, 4 - 25 May
'Voces del Chaco' seeks to make visible the local human perspectives of the Bolivian Chaco, providing a space for self-representation for those who inhabit the region and for the Chaco diaspora. The actors of these photographs represent a local and personal
vision of the experience of inhabiting the environment and belonging to the Chaco communities.' Professionals or self-taught, these photographers express their message through interesting captures that communicate both the natural and cultural wealth of the area, as well as the struggles and challenges that its inhabitants face today.
CBAT's Piano Fundraiser 2022
In Nov 2022, CBAT had the privilege to welcome our Bolivian and highly talented pianist José Navarro Silberstein, who delighted the audience with a repertoire of musical pieces by Domenico Scarlatti, Carl Philipp, Emmanuel Bach, Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann, Boquerón, and Villla-Lobos.
To learn more about José, please click here
CBAT at BFI London Film Festival - UK premiere of UTAMA
On October 8th, members of CBAT proudly attended the UK premiere of the Bolivian film Utama, a Sundance festival winner. The film, by Bolivian film director Alejandro Loayza Grisi, was presented at ICA as part of the BFI London Film Festival 2022. Its premier in UK & Ireland cinemas will be on November 11th.
Contemporary Photo Exhibition at Fundación Patiño
On Oct 5th the contemporary photo exposition "NATURALEZA, SOCIEDAD Y CLIMA" opened at Espacio Fundación Patiño centre in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Photographs exhibited were based on winning and outstanding images of our photo contest in the "open format" category.
CBAT would like to welcome Bolivian artist Santiago Contreras Soux on his arrival to the UK for his CBAT-sponsored residency at Gasworks in London. We wish Santiago a fruitful and productive artist residency in London!
To learn about Santiago's project at Gasworks, click here.
KIOSKO - 'Entre Artistas' Interview with Santiago Contreras
Douglas Rodrigo Rada, Kiosko curator, interviews Santiago Contreras (CBAT 2022 grant winner) on his upcoming residence at Gasworks in London, UK, to learn about Santiago’s practice and his process and to talk about his projects for Gasworks.
Awards Ceremony and Exhibition Opening
On 26th August, the winning photographers of the NATURALEZA, SOCIEDAD Y CLIMA photo contest received their prizes and, along with other contestants, selected to present the best images of the photo competition, partook in the opening of the photography exhibition of the same name at ARTE EN LA PLAZA at Manzana 1's Art Space.
Photo Contest 'NATURALEZA, SOCIEDAD Y CLIMA' Winners Announced!
CBAT congratulates winners: Andrés Unterladstaetter (series), Marcelo Perez del Carpio (individual), Iván Cáceres (open format), as well as Vladimir Fernandez (British Museum SDCELAR-Voces del Chaco) and Isabel Guarayo along with Alex Pancho Rojas (Sub22).The contest fulfilled the objective of capturing photographs that tell stories and sho w the causes and consequences of environmental problems and what contributes to their mitigation. At the same time, CBAT hopes to elevate the talent of these Bolivian photographers to platforms in the UK and worldwide.
Sharon Perez Welcomed @ Gasworks
Last Saturday, CBAT and Gasworks welcomed Afro-Bolivian artist Sharon Perez with a traditional Bolivian salteñada at the Gasworks establishment with guests from the British and Bolivian communities. Sharon talked about her roots, inspiration, and personal perspective as an artist.
She also gave an overview of her art residency work at the British Museum sponsored by SDCELAR.
Thank you, Sharon, Gasworks, British Museum, and attendees for an enjoyable event!
OPEN CALL
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS IN BOLIVIA
FIRST NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
“NATURE, SOCIETY AND CLIMATE”
Deadline: June 30, 2022
For more information please view our Terms of Entry
Photography Contest Open Call
“NATURE, SOCIETY AND CLIMATE”
Given the importance of making the issue of Climate Change visible through photographic art, CBAT and Noel Kempff Mercado Foundation, in alliance with Manzana 1 Espacio de Arte are launching this photography contest at a national level that aims to capture photos that communicate, tell stories, showing both the causes and consequences of this problem and what contributes to climate mitigation.
CBAT would like to welcome afro Bolivian artist Sharon Perez to the UK!
Follow Sharon's facebook page to learn more about her work with SDCELAR at the British Museum in London.
Santiago Contreras Soux
Performance (video and photographic documentation) Shovel, three brooms, 10 builder bags Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina 2014
Video, photograph, drawing 2 channel HD videos, 18 drawings, 4 intervened photographs, photographs Variable dimensions Cohoni & Illimani's Base Camp, La Paz, Bolivia 2019
Santiago Contreras Soux
Winner Announcement
CBAT congratulates Bolivian artist Santiago Contreras Soux, winner of the 2022 CBAT grant at Gasworks. London!
The residency will take place from 3rd Oct to 19th Dec 2022.
For more information about Santiago, please visit his website SantiagoContrerasSoux
'How to generate an Effective Digital Portfolio' - Jan 25th, 7pm (Bolivia time)
CBAT, in collaboration with Kiosko Galeria, invites artists to participate in the talk given by the artist Andrés Bedoya (winner of the residency in Gasworks 2019) in which Andrés will provide hints and tips to help applicants prepare an effective digital portfolio.
Do not miss it!
Residency Open Call
for Bolivian Artists
3 OCT – 19 DEC 2022
Application Deadline:
15 FEB 2022
Residency Open Call for Bolivian Artists
This opportunity will enable an emerging Bolivian artist to undertake a fully-funded residency by CBAT at Gasworks in London from 3 Oct – 19 Dec 2022. Gasworks’ residencies are opportunities for self-led professional development, artistic exchange and experimentation. The application can be done in English or Spanish.
Cultural Event at Auto Italia - Nov 27th, 2021
On November 27th, CBAT was pleased to invite the Bolivian and foreign community to the Auto Italia Gallery with the objective of sharing, supporting and promoting the talent of the artists Chuquimamani Condori and Joshua Chuquimia in their short film Amaru's Tongue: Daugther.
( 24 Sept 2021 — 05 Dec 2021 )
CBAT is pleased to co-sponsor with Auto Italia a newly commissioned moving image work and the first international solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artists Chuquimamani-Condori and Joshua Chuquimia Crampton at Auto Italia.
CBAT's Summer Fundraiser 2021
This Summer, we started our annual Residence Program fundraiser in London.
The main part of the event's program was an exhibition in tribute to the artist Roberto Valcárcel highlighting some of his works of art, kindly loaned by British curator and art collector Patricia Tordoir.
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Do not miss the RA Summer Exhibition 2025, one of the UK’s best-loved art shows, from 17 June to 17 August 2025. Submissions open in January 2025!
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Bolivian artists in the field of contemporary visual arts are invited to visit our website to learn about past, ongoing or coming residency opportunity and other art competitions sponsored by CBAT, as well as other opportunities in and outside of London.
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Visit our Galleries: 'COVID Lockdown Sentiments' showing pieces submitted for the visual arts competition sponsored by CBAT in 2020, where the theme was around the sentiments provoked by the COVID-19 quarantine, sentiments that still prevail, and our 2022 'Naturaleza, Sociedad y Clima' photo contest results gallery.