On Saturday, August 17 of 2013, FLORA ars+natura opened its doors in the Colombian capital as a space for contemporary art and the relationship between art and nature.
FLORA is a project that focuses on artistic productions that result from commissions or residencies, the promotion of artistic programs and education.
As the inaugural act that will remain open until September 14 of 2013, the venue presents No Form of Life is Unavoidable, a group exhibition centered on the book Walden (or Life in the Woods) by Henry David Thoreau published in 1954; Oír/Río (To Listen/River) a sound sculpture by Cildo Meireles; and Gabinete Colectivo (Collective Display Case), a "display case of curiosities" with objects sent by the public through an open call.
Additionally, the venue presents a series of permanent works specially created for FLORA by Miguel Ángel Rojas, Beatriz Eugenia Díaz, Juan Carlos Delgado and Brazilian artist Daniel Acosta; along with the public presentation of Mexican artist Tania Candiani's process—the artist is currently completing a residency by FLORA in Honda, Tolima, as result of an agreement with Casa del Lago, UNAM, in Mexico.
Colombian curator, José Roca, was entrusted with the artistic direction of the space. The venue is directed by Adriana Hurtado.