Courtyard of Myths and OriginsLuis Alberto Acuña

This whimsical courtyard in Acuña’s Villa de Leyva residence-museum (1950s–1970s) blends colonial architecture with imaginative prehistoric and mythological sculptures. Surrounding the arcade are hand-modeled creatures—dinosaurs, amphibians, and humans—invoking Colombia’s deep geological past. The space exemplifies Acuña’s lifelong mission to fuse art, science, and national identity through a uniquely Andean lens.