Edition 2018

Simón Vélez

Born 1949, Manizales, Colombia.
Lives and works Bogota, Colombia.
Simón Vélez is a Colombian architect, famous for his variations of complex bamboo structures and his architecture based on the use of indigenous, natural and little processed materials. Simón Vélez puts the respect for the work and for the one who accomplishes it at the heart of his masterpieces, by promoting the exchange of knowledge and skills.
  • Institutional partners

    • République Française
    • Région Provence Alpes Côté d'Azur
    • Département des Bouches du Rhône
    • Arles
    • Le Centre des monuments nationaux est heureux de soutenir les Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles en accueillant des expositions dans l’abbaye de Montmajour
  • Main partners

    • Fondation LUMA
    • BMW
    • SNCF
    • Kering
  • Media partners

    • Arte
    • Lci
    • Konbini
    • Le Point
    • Madame Figaro
    • France Culture