Eugenio Viola leaves MAMBO alleging 'deterioration of working conditions'

Eugenio Viola is stepping down as the artistic director and chief curator of the Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá after seven years. The museum praised his innovative vision, but Viola shared with The Art Newspaper that his contract ended after he raised concerns about worsening working conditions, a sentiment supported by several colleagues. He alleged that the board chose to overlook these issues instead of investigating them. Under his leadership, MAMBO gained recognition through exhibits featuring local artists like Óscar Muñoz and international figures such as UÝRA and Su Hui-Yu. In the upcoming March edition of ArtReview, he discusses the critical role of museums in a country facing ongoing violence and social disparities. Last year, he also curated the Bienal de Arte Paiz in Guatemala.