Drawings — Latin American Art
Fernando Botero Angulo was a Colombian painter and sculptor, celebrated for his volumetric stylization of figures and objects in his works. Born in Medellín, Colombia, Botero's signature style, known as "Boterismo", portrays people and animals in exaggerated and inflated shapes, often conveying social criticism or humor.
Fernando Botero's journey into the art world was marked by his early rejection of traditional artistic paths, opting instead to explore an innovative style that would later dominate his career. His art, infused with a mix of political satire and playful humor, has graced numerous galleries and public spaces worldwide. Notable public installations include his sculptures in Park Avenue, New York City, and the Champs-Élysées in Paris. His works are in the collections of many major international museums and have fetched high sums at auctions.
Fernando Botero's ability to capture the human condition through rounded, corpulent figures has endeared him to a global audience. His notable works such as "The Presidential Family" and "The Death of Pablo Escobar" are poignant commentaries on Colombian politics and society. Furthermore, Botero donated significant numbers of his works to Colombian museums, enriching the cultural heritage of his native country.
His influence extends beyond paintings and sculptures, as Fernando Botero has also engaged with social issues through his art. His series on Abu Ghraib prison abuses reflects his commitment to human rights and his capacity to address painful subjects through his distinct aesthetic.
For those interested in the vibrant world of art and culture, Botero's work remains a testament to the power of visual satire and cultural commentary. To stay updated on exhibitions and auctions featuring Fernando Botero’s works, sign up for alerts and dive deeper into the rich legacy of this monumental artist.
Gertrud Goldschmidt, full name Gertrud Louise Goldschmidt, also known by her pen name Gego, is a Venezuelan painter, architect and sculptor of German descent.
She graduated from the University of Stuttgart with a degree in engineering and architecture, and emigrated to Venezuela with the outbreak of World War II, settling in Caracas. Gertrud Goldschmidt was engaged in design and architectural commissions. And she began her artistic career in the 1950s, developing her own style of geometric abstraction, which became a symbol of artistic modernity in Venezuela.
Gego then began to create sculptures and wire mesh constructions, and was also active in kinetic art. In 1969, the Museum of Fine Arts in Caracas exhibited her three-dimensional installation consisting of an extensive modular wire mesh that unfolds in the gallery space through the floor, walls and ceiling. Goldschmidt is best known for her geometric and kinetic sculptures made in the 1960s and 1970s.
Gertrud Goldschmidt, full name Gertrud Louise Goldschmidt, also known by her pen name Gego, is a Venezuelan painter, architect and sculptor of German descent.
She graduated from the University of Stuttgart with a degree in engineering and architecture, and emigrated to Venezuela with the outbreak of World War II, settling in Caracas. Gertrud Goldschmidt was engaged in design and architectural commissions. And she began her artistic career in the 1950s, developing her own style of geometric abstraction, which became a symbol of artistic modernity in Venezuela.
Gego then began to create sculptures and wire mesh constructions, and was also active in kinetic art. In 1969, the Museum of Fine Arts in Caracas exhibited her three-dimensional installation consisting of an extensive modular wire mesh that unfolds in the gallery space through the floor, walls and ceiling. Goldschmidt is best known for her geometric and kinetic sculptures made in the 1960s and 1970s.