Fernando Botero Colombian, 1932-2023

Fernando Botero Angulo (born 19 April 1932) is a

Colombian figurative artist and sculptor, born in Medellín. 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 is considered the most recognized and

quoted living artist from Latin America, 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.

Self-titled "the most Colombian of Colombian artists" early on, Botero

came to national prominence when he won the first prize at the Salón de

Artistas Colombianos in 1958. He began creating sculptures after

moving to Paris in 1973, achieving international recognition with

exhibitions around the world by the 1990s. His art is collected by many

major international museums, corporations, and private collectors. In

2012, he received the International Sculpture Center's Lifetime

Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award.