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PRESS ARTICLES – Johnny López (Newest to Oldest)

2026
 
Hyperallergic — USA
Article covering the 2026 LA Art Show, mentioning Verse Gallery’s booth where Johnny López’s works were shown within a broader selection of contemporary artists.
👉 https://hyperallergic.com/heres-why-the-la-art-show-is-worth-your-while/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Spectrum News 1 — USA 
Television segment highlighting Johnny López’s Sculptures in LA Art Show 2026.
👉 https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/arts/2026/01/09/la-art-show-introduces-new-latin-american-pavilion-to-showcase-diverse-range-of-emerging-artists

Publimetro Colombia — Colombia
“Sidereal Eagle: Johnny López’s work that bridges ancestral memory and contemporary art” — Feature on his participation at LA Art Show 2026 and Art Palm Beach 2026 with Sidereal Eagle sculpture.
👉 https://www.publimetro.co/cultura/2026/01/20/sidereal-eagle-la-obra-de-johnny-lopez-que-une-memoria-ancestral-y-arte-contemporaneo/

El Espectador — Colombia 
“Johnny López, the Colombian sculptor who arrived with his works at LA Art Show” — In-depth coverage of three of his sculptural works featured in the Latin American Pavilion of LA Art Show.
👉 https://www.elespectador.com/el-magazin-cultural/johnny-lopez-el-escultor-colombiano-que-llego-con-sus-obras-al-la-art-show/ 

Cambio Colombia — Colombia 
“Johnny López presents three sculptures at the LA Art Show in Los Angeles” — Coverage of his participation in the 2026 edition of the fair.
👉https://cambiocolombia.com/cultura/articulo/2026/1/johnny-lopez-presenta-tres-esculturas-en-la-feria-la-art-show-de-los-angeles/

Los Angeles Times — USA 
Coverage of the Latin American Pavilion at LA Art Show 2026, highlighting contemporary Latin American artists including Johnny López.👉 https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2026-01-03/el-pabellon-latinoamericano-de-la-art-show-destacara-los-logros-creativos-de-nuestra-comunidad?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Prensa Latina — Cuba 
Coverage of the Latin American Pavilion at LA Art Show 2026, highlighting contemporary Latin American artists including Johnny López.
👉 https://www.prensa-latina.cu/2026/01/04/pabellon-latinoamericano-entre-las-nuevas-atracciones-de-la-art-show/

The Los Angeles Post (LA Post US) — USA
Coverage announcing Johnny López’s participation in the Latin American Pavilion at LA Art Show 2026 with Verse Gallery.
👉 https://lapost.us/?p=77303&utm_source=chatgpt.com

2025

Blogs El Espectador — Colombia 
“Johnny López, the Colombian sculptor who is taking his works at LA Art Show” — In-depth coverage of his sculptural works featured in the Latin American Pavilion of LA Art Show.
👉 Johnny López presenta "Sidereal Eagle" en la art show 2026 junto a Verse Art Gallery | Blogs El Espectador

Pulzo — Colombia 
“Latin American art conquers Los Angeles: Preview of the new Latin American Pavilion at LA Art 2026 featuring Johnny López” — Media coverage from La Patria reported via Pulzo highlighting his presence in LA Art Show 2026 and his biography as an artist in the U.S.
👉 https://www.pulzo.com/entretenimiento/la-art-2026-pabellon-latinoamericano-y-artistas-destacados-en-el-mayor-evento-de-arte-en-los-angeles-PP4974321A

City TV / El Tiempo — Colombia
“Johnny López brings Sidereal Eagle to LA Art Show 2026 and consolidates his presence in contemporary art” — Coverage of his participation at LA Art Show 2026 with Sidereal Eagle representation via Verse Art Gallery.
👉 https://citytv.eltiempo.com/noticias/cultura-y-entretenimiento/johnny-lopez-lleva-sidereal-eagle-la-art-show-2026-y-consolida-su-presencia-en-el-arte-contemporaneo_87505 (Citytv)

PR Newswire / COMTEX News — USA 
“LA Art Show to launch January 7 with Latin American Pavilion set to expand global lineup” — Press announcement including Johnny López among the selected artists for the Latin American Pavilion at LA Art Show 2026.
👉 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/la-art-show-to-launch-january-7-with-latin-american-pavilion-set-to-expand-global-lineup-302618110.html

Revista Diners —Colombia
“A Colombian artist at the heart of the U.S. art circuit” — Cultural profile connecting his LA Art Show 2026 participation and his international artistic trajectory.
👉 https://revistadiners.com.co/cultura/arte-y-libros/colombiano-la-art-show-2026/ (Revista Diners)
 
La Patria — Colombia 
“Johnny López artist from Pereira brings his art to LA Art Show 2026 and consolidates his presence in the contemporary art of USA” — Coverage of his participation at LA Art Show 2026 with Sidereal Eagle representation via Verse Art Gallery.👉 https://www.lapatria.com/cultura/johnny-lopez-el-escultor-pereirano-que-brilla-en-estados-unidos-con-su-obra

Caracol TV — Colombia
"TV segment highlighting Johnny López’s studio visit and his artistic  journey" — Interview on national Television.
👉 Caracol Televisión Johnny López 20 agosto 2025

Caracol Internacional - Random360 — USA
"International TV segment highlighting Johnny López’s sculpture in El Dorado Airport" — Interview on international Television.
👉  Random360 Caracol Internacional Johnny López 1 de agosto 2025

Canal 1 - Noticentro— Colombia
"TV segment highlighting Johnny López’s solo exhibition in Bilioteca Virgilio Barco" -Entretenimiento Canal 1
👉  Canal Uno entretenimiento Johnny López exposición Biblioteca Virgilio Barco 30 de julio 2025  

City TV / El Tiempo — Colombia 
“Inaugurate the sculpture of Johnny López at El Dorado International Airport: a tribute to pre-Columbian culture” — Details the unveiling of his public sculpture El Imperio Neocolombino Contrataca at the international terminal of El Dorado Airport in Bogotá.
👉 https://citytv.eltiempo.com/noticias/cultura-y-entretenimiento/inauguran-escultura-de-johnny-lopez-en-aeropuerto-el-dorado-homenaje-la-cultura-precolombina_82932 (Citytv)

Blogs El Espectador — Colombia 
“The inauguration of the sculpture of Johnny López at El Dorado International Airport: a tribute to pre-Columbian culture” — Details the unveiling of his public sculpture El Imperio Neocolombino Contrataca at the international terminal of El Dorado Airport in Bogotá.
👉 Johnny López la inauguración de su obra: "El Imperio Neocolombino Contrataca". | Blogs El Espectador

Publimetro — Colombia
“El Dorado Airport celebrates art exhibition inspired by pre-Columbian culture” — Feature on the El Dorado installation’s cultural significance.
👉 Johnny López rinde homenaje a las culturas precolombinas con escultura en El Dorado – Publimetro Colombia

KienyKe — Colombia
“El Dorado Airport celebrates art exhibition inspired by pre-Columbian culture” — Feature on the El Dorado installation’s cultural significance.
👉 https://oracle.kienyke.biz/index.php/tendencias/aeropuerto-el-dorado-celebra-exposicion-de-arte-inspirada-en-cultura-precolombina

El Nuevo Siglo — Colombia 
“El Dorado Airport celebrates art exhibition inspired by pre-Columbian culture” — Cultural coverage of his transit lounge exhibition at El Dorado, reflecting ancestral and contemporary influences.
👉  El Nuevo Siglo

Revista Poder — Colombia 
“Interview of Johnny López and his artistic journey” —  Coverage in the YouTube channel of Revista Poder.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xzu994f6cE

Zona Captiva — Colombia
 “Interview of Johnny López during his solo exhibition in Biblioteca Virgilio Barco” —  Coverage in the YouTube channel of Zona Captiva.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_sN7Yb2yQ

Canal Capital — Colombia 
“Interview of Johnny López during a visit to his studio” —  advance of the TV Coverage in Canal Capital TV.
👉https://youtu.be/idSEqwYhel0?si=QGZwKZrgXXTkO2dx

Entre Notas y mas — Colombia
“El Dorado Airport celebrates art exhibition inspired by pre-Columbian culture and solo exhibition in Biblioteca Virgilio Barco” — Feature on the El Dorado installation’s cultural significance and his exhibition in the public library.
👉  INAUGURAN IMPRESIONANTE ESCULTURA DE JOHNNY LÓPEZ EN EL AEROPUERTO EL DORADO, UN HOMENAJE A LA CULTURA PRECOLOMBINA Y SU LEGADO - Entre Notas y Más 

2024

El Nuevo Siglo — Colombia 
“Pre-Columbian emojis by Johnny López shine at El Dorado Airport” — Reflection on the El Dorado installation and his fusion of ancestral and contemporary art.
👉 https://www.elnuevosiglo.com.co/cultura-y-sociedad/los-emojis-precolombinos-de-johnny-lopez-resplandecen-en-el-dorado?utm_source=chatgpt.com (El Nuevo Siglo)

2023

Radiónica — Colombia 
“Between the ancestral, the modern and the dreamlike: the art of Johnny López” — Feature profile exploring his artistic approach and influences.
👉 https://www.radionica.rocks/cultura/teatro-arte/entre-lo-ancestral-lo-moderno-y-lo-onirico-asi-es-el-arte-de-johnny-lopez (Radionica)

2022

LdM Institute — Italy
“Alumna Highlight: Johnny Lopez” — A profile highlighting his background and artistic journey.
👉 https://ldminstitute.com/alumna-highlight-johnny-lopez/

2021

The New York Times — USA
“For Two Bogota Galleries, Art Basel Means Business” — Coverage that mentions Johnny López in the context of Colombian galleries at Art Basel.
👉 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/28/arts/bogota-galleries-art-basel.html?smid=fb-share

El Diario del Otún— Colombia 
“Museo de Arte de Pereira” — Coverage of exhibitions involving Johnny López.
👉 https://www.eldiario.com.co/seccion-d/museo-de-arte-de-pereira/

El Diario del Otún — Colombia 
“Innovative artworks to be part of the new exhibition at the Pereira Art Museum.” — Coverage of exhibitions involving Johnny López.
👉 https://www.eldiario.com.co/noticias/risaralda/pereira/novedosas-obras-artisticas-haran-parte-de-la-nueva-exhibicion-en-el-museo-de-arte-de-pereira/

ElPereirano.com — Colombia
“PEREIRA SESQUICENTENARIA 1540–1691–1863” — Feature on his contribution to this historic exhibition.
👉https://web.archive.org/web/20210622190653/https://www.elpereirano.com/2021/06/pereira-sesquicentenaria-1540-1691-1863.html

2019

El Tiempo — Colombia
“Exhibition transforms pre-Columbian pieces into contemporary sculptures” — Coverage of the 2019 exhibition (print + video).
👉https://www.eltiempo.com/cultura/arte-y-teatro/los-neocolombinos-exposicion-que-convierte-piezas-precolombinas-en-esculturas-a-la-moda-372810

El Diario del Otún — Colombia
“Johnny López at La Cuadra” — Coverage of his exhibition at MAGA gallery.
👉https://www.eldiario.com.co/seccion-d/las-artes/johnny-lopez-en-la-cuadra/

La Nación Huila — Colombia 
“San Agustín, a fusion of two worlds” — Article connecting his work to San Agustín iconography.
👉https://web.archive.org/web/20191227235803/https://www.lanacion.com.co/san-agustin-una-fusion-de-dos-mundos/

El Universal — Mexico 
“Exhibition transforms pre-Columbian pieces into contemporary sculptures” — Coverage in Mexican national press.
👉https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/cultura/exposicion-convierte-piezas-precolombinas-en-esculturas-la-moda/

Saltillo360 — Mexico
“Exhibition transforms pre-Columbian pieces into contemporary sculptures” — Mexican media coverage featuring his work.
👉https://web.archive.org/web/20190820102246/https://www.saltillo360.com/exposicion-convierte-piezas-precolombinas-en-esculturas-a-la-moda

El Diario del Otún— Colombia 
“The Neo Colombians by a Pereira-based artist.”
👉https://www.eldiario.com.co/seccion-d/las-artes/los-neo-colombinos-de-un-artista-pereirano/

2018

Periódico Bolivarense — Colombia · Jul 18, 2018
“Caribbean pop art at La Presentación.”
👉https://bolivarense.com/arte-pop-caribe-la-presentacion/

El Universal Cartagena — Colombia
“Exhibition at Museo La Presentación.”
👉https://www.eluniversal.com.co/cultural/2018/06/19/exposicion-en-el-museo-de-la-presentacion/