AExpo is an International Festival of Art, Technology, and Avant-Garde Culture. We present a comprehensive exploration of the contemporary vanguard, uniting art, film, literature, and fashion. The festival’s program of exhibitions, conferences, and performances is dedicated to the gothic and the surreal, all driven by a core mission of social responsibility.

The festival is a global hub for creators, thinkers, academics, and enthusiasts. It is designed for anyone dedicated to exploring the vanguard of dark creative practices, from serious art collectors and industry professionals to cultural enthusiasts and emerging artists.

Our curated exhibitions (Art Exhibits, Photo Exhibits) focus on contemporary dark art. This includes painting, digital media, and photography that explore the spectrum of the human condition, with a focus on themes of surrealism, introspection, and unconventional beauty.

This is a series of programs dedicated to the literary arts, exploring narrative through the festival’s core themes of the surreal and the macabre. These events unite authors, publishers, and readers to explore gothic and speculative fiction, as well as comic books and graphic novels, through a curated book fair and moderated panels.

This is a curated series of screenings presenting cinematic works from visionary international filmmakers. The program highlights films that use atmospheric cinematography and challenge conventional narratives, offering a compelling survey of contemporary dark cinema.

This is our “Dark Couture” program. It consists of a series of high-concept runway events presenting collections from designers who are redefining the boundaries of alternative couture. These shows emphasize innovation in silhouette and material, drawing inspiration from Gothic, Victorian, and Steampunk aesthetics.

These are our curated live performances where sound, movement, and atmosphere converge. This program is split into three main categories: “Sonic Rituals” (bold, genre-defying live music concerts), “Taboo Arts” (theatrical presentations exploring sensuality and vulnerability), and “After Hours” (immersive DJ sets and galas).

This is our regional spotlight—a collection of in-depth journalism and features on Colombia’s dynamic arts scene, its emerging musical artists, and the cultural events shaping the nation’s contemporary identity.

These are not simple ghost tours. They are curated, respectful cultural journeys that explore the more enigmatic aspects of Bogotá’s history. These tours delve into significant historical sites, such as La Candelaria and the Central Cemetery, examining the legends that have shaped the city’s cultural identity.

These hybrid (in-person and virtual) sessions are designed for creative professionals, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs who want to expand their technical skills in site-building, content strategy, and SEO.

This is our high-level artist development program. For select talent, we offer formal, festival-to-artist services including artist representation, personalized career advisory, and professional portfolio critiques from our curatorial team.

The Directory is our private, internal network for all creators participating in the festival. It is a platform designed to foster peer-to-peer, cross-disciplinary collaborations between our selected artists, filmmakers, authors, designers, and musicians for future festival projects.

The “Inspire Change” section is the main portal for support. This includes opportunities for corporate sponsorship, becoming a cultural patron, or volunteering your time and skills. Every purchase from our “Merch Shop” also directly funds our programs.

This is a core pillar of our social responsibility mission, focused on providing direct, tangible aid. It is a dedicated program to distribute essential meals and clothing to the homeless, affirming the right to basic well-being.

This is our dedicated program focused on providing essential resources, stability, and support for orphaned children.

This initiative is dedicated to providing vital companionship and care for elderly residents in asylums who are without family support.