Artist

Fernando Botero

Portrait of Fernando Botero

Colombian, 1932–2023

Fernando Botero was a Colombian artist. 4 works are cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Fernando Botero was born in Medellín.

Fernando Botero Angulo was a Colombian figurative artist and sculptor. His signature style, also known as "Boterismo", depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated volume, which can represent political criticism or humor, depending on the piece. He was considered the most recognized and quoted artist from Latin America in his lifetime, and his art can be found in highly visible places around the world, such as Park Avenue in New York City and the Champs-Élysées in Paris, at different times.

Collections represented

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