Hay Festival Cartagena 2026

A chance to find out about the art of book-binding, based on memories and perceptions of amphibious cultures and those who live in them. Guided by Rodrigo Paredes, each participant will create their own booklet with the aid of folds and stitches, and also design the covers. After this, these mini-projects will be completed by writing the first pages through a creative writing exercise.

Culture should be accessible to all and local art deserves a higher profile. This is the thinking behind the work of Colartis, the Corporación Pulso Creativo, which offers artistic education to young people who have limited access to cultural spaces. Those taking part in this workshop will use artistic media to create visible narratives based on texts written by 2026 Hay Festival Cartagena de Indias guests, thus creating a link between literature and the visual arts. Workshop lead by Rubén Egea.

Culture should be accessible to all and local art deserves a higher profile. This is the thinking behind the work of Colartis, the Corporación Pulso Creativo, which offers artistic education to young people who have limited access to cultural spaces. Those participating in this workshop will create a collective mural as a permanent symbol of the experience. It will be a collaborative project, integrating what has been learned in the last three workshops, and will leave a mural as the outcome of the process. Workshop lead by Rafael Bossio.