Fernando Botero (1932 - 2023)
1932-04-19Medellín, Colombia2023-09-15Monaco, MonacoColombia
Fernando Botero
Fernando Botero Angulo 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.
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.
Date and place of birt: | 19 april 1932, Medellín, Colombia |
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Date and place of death: | 15 september 2023, Monaco, Monaco |
Nationality: | Colombia |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Sculptor |
Genre: | Figurative art, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Contemporary art, Neo-figurative art, Primitivism, Ботеризм |