150 Years of the Carnival de Barranquilla

"Quien lo vive, es quien lo goza" is a popular carnival expression that means “whoever lives it, enjoys it”. It is a phrase that not only expresses adoration for the Barranquilla Carnival, but signifies that in the throws of carnival, you are more than just a spectator.

If you long to know and experience the wonders of carnival, you still can in our immersive Life is a Barranquilla Carnival exhibition. Take a walk through the world of the Barranquilla Carnival and experience its festive energy through displays of detailed photographs taken by Leon Birbragher Vinkel, cultural costumes and iconic characters, theatrical sets adorning exhibition corners, projected video footage of La Guacherna and Batalla de Flores, and playlists curated by Tato Marenco.

As the La Vida es Un Carnaval de Barranquilla exhibition makes its final rounds at the Coral Gables Museum, we invite you to a special Link + Learn lecture led by the exhibition’s curator, Dr. Francine Birbragher-Rozencwaig.

Author of Popular Expression to Public Spectacle: History & Visual Testimonies of the Carnaval de Barranquilla in XX & XXI Centuries, Dr. Birbragher-Rozencwaig will delve into the Carnival’s rich history, cultural fusions, imagery, symbolism, festivities, and iconic figures.

Admission to the lecture includes access to view the exhibition. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase Dr. Birbragher-Rozencwaig’s book for $75 + tax and have the author sign their copy. Museum members receive 10% off the book purchase.

¡Que vivan los colores y los ritmos, y que viva el Carnaval de Barranquilla!