Beatriz González Libros

Latino Book Award 2006 - Mejor Diseño Interior (Best Interior Design) Notably influenced by both the colorful character of pop art and the wide spectrum of Colombian local art, the painting and sculpture of Beatriz González explores political, social, and romantic subjects with equal insight. Although she refers to herself as "a provincial painter," González has been recognized in the Colombian fine arts scene for more than four decades. In this complete collection of her work, it becomes clear how her pieces—with their fresh explosions of color and critically viewed subject matter—have captivated art lovers and critics alike. Influenciada de manera notable por coloridas tendencias pop, el amplio abanico de arte popular local colombiano y la contracultura, la pintura y la escultura de Beatriz González explora y abraza desde lo político y lo social hasta el amor. Aunque se autodenomina "pintora de provincia," González se ha convertido en una de las de mayor renombre y protagonismo en la escena de las artes plásticas colombianas. En este registro completo de su trabajo, está evidente por que ha cautivado la mirada de críticos y público no sólo con la fuerte explosión de colores sino con el fuerte y crítico contenido temático.

Commemorating the art of Colombia, this compilation displays works from the the Art Museum of the Banco de la República in Bogota, Colombia. Presented in this spectacular selection of art is the splendid Donación Botero, which includes some of Botero's own works as well as original works of well-known North American and European artists. Filled with colorful photographs, this is a meaningful resource for anyone interested in the art of Colombia or art history since the late 19th century. Conmemorando el arte de Colombia, esta compilación expone obras del Museo de Arte del Banco de la República en Bogotá, Colombia. Presentada en esta espléndida selección de arte está la Donación Botero, la cual incluye algunas obras de Botero mismo además de obras originales de otros artistas bien conocidos norteamericanos y europeos. Lleno de fotografías, éste es un recurso significativo para cualquier persona interesada en el arte de Colombia o la historia del arte desde la segunda mitad del siglo XIX.

Invocation features two dueling academics in a debate that starts on the wrong foot, then quickly goes viral. Through a series of podcasts, Jungian oriented literature professor Carolina and Spanish cognitive scientist Alberto face off on the nature of dreams, the utility of romantic love, whether a frog must be kissed or flung, and other eclectic topics that ultimately pose the question: Can an open and honest dialogue between two people with very different perspectives lead to not only mutual understanding but love?