599: The Art of Rebellion in Bogotá

In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, host Richard McColl speaks with Eric Stone, a journalist and photographer, about the vibrant graffiti scene in Bogotá. They explore the evolution of graffiti as an art form, its political significance, and the cultural exchange between Bogotá and Clarksdale, Mississippi. Eric shares personal anecdotes from his experiences with local artists (Toxicomano, Guache, Leela, DJLu, Erre, Stickfish amongst others) and discusses his upcoming book project that aims to capture the essence of Bogotá through its graffiti. The conversation delves into the freedom of expression found in Bogotá, the divide in the city's graffiti scene, and the role of art in social commentary. The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.

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599: The Art of Rebellion in Bogotá is an episode from Colombia Calling - Living and Working in Colombia by Richard McColl.

This episode is 01:01:52 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

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