Colombian artists transform Pablo Escobar's hippos and excesses into art

Colombian artist Édgar Jiménez transforms the legacy of drug lord Pablo Escobars Hippopotamus into art, showcasing the impact of his excesses in Bogotá.

• Édgar Jiménez, once the personal photographer of drug lord Pablo Escobar, now exhibits Adam and Eve, portraits of two hippopotamuses from Escobars Hacienda Nápoles in Bogotá.
• The hippos, originally brought to Colombia by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, have since proliferated, leading to discussions about their ecological impact and place in Colombian culture.
• Jiménezs work, including Adam and Eve, reflects on the extravagant lifestyle associated with Escobar and the lasting effects of his legacy, including the hippos presence in Colombia.