Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá dismisses longtime artistic director
The Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá (Mambo) has dismissed its artistic director, Eugenio Viola, after more than seven years. The museum's board announced the termination as part of a "comprehensive review," stating Viola will remain until May 2026 while a search for a successor begins. Viola contends his dismissal followed his raising of concerns about deteriorating working conditions, which the board dismissed.
Viola's departure marks a significant leadership change for a major Colombian cultural institution during a period of internal transition. His tenure was highly active, featuring over 50 acclaimed exhibitions that elevated Latin American artists, and his abrupt exit raises questions about institutional governance and transparency within the region's art museums.