VOICED : Con arte Colombia celebra medio siglo de Cien anos de soledad

The video explores the magical realism murals at the Biblioteca Nacional de Colombia, inspired by Gabriel García Márquez's 'Cien Años de Soledad'. It discusses the contemporary interpretation of the novel's themes, such as modern solitude through technology. The murals, created over two weeks with significant financial backing, employ García Márquez's strategies to make the invisible visible. These artworks will adorn the library for at least two years.

What is the main theme depicted on the walls of the National Library of Colombia?

• The history of Colombia

• Magical realism inspired by 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'

• The life of Gabriel García Márquez

• Contemporary Colombian politics

How long did the artists take to complete the murals?

• Two weeks

• One week

• Three days

• One month

Which organizations funded the mural project?

• The United Nations

• The Embassy of the United States, the Ministry of Culture, and the Mayor's Office of Bogotá

• The Colombian Government

• Private art collectors

What artistic strategy did the artists use to reflect magical realism?

• Creating abstract art

• Focusing solely on historical events

• Depicting natural elements as invisible or unnatural

• Using only black and white colors

For how long will the murals be displayed in the library?

• One year

• Indefinitely

• Five years

• Two years