Eugenio Viola, Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá

The Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá (MAMBO) terminated the contract of its artistic director, Eugenio Viola, earlier this month. Viola claims his dismissal came after he raised concerns with the board in September 2025 about deteriorating working conditions at the museum, concerns he says were shared by other staff. The museum stated the decision resulted from a comprehensive review and that it has begun searching for a new artistic director.

This abrupt departure highlights potential internal governance and labor issues within a major Latin American cultural institution. Viola's firing, following his whistleblowing, raises questions about transparency and worker protections in museums. His significant curatorial background, including organizing the Italian Pavilion at the 2022 Venice Biennale, adds weight to the controversy and draws international attention to the situation at MAMBO.