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This year in ARTBO, Beatriz Esguerra presents the “Ibargüen” series of the artist and humanitarian Pedro Ruiz. Seeking to find that which unites Colombians as a people, Pedro Ruiz pays homage to the great athlete Caterine Ibargüen, who, in winning gold for Colombia at the Olympic Games in Rio, was able to bring together the entire country. The struggle over the peace agreement in Colombia, and the polarizing sides of “Yes” and “No,” moved Ruiz to pursue those themes which unite Colombians despite all that currently divides them. Through the unifying power of sport brought forth by the glory …