Fernando Botero
Colombian artist and sculptor
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... Wikipedia
Born: April 19, 1932, Medellín, Colombia
Died: September 15, 2023 (age 91 years), Monaco, Monaco
Periods: Contemporary art and Modern art
Education: Liceo Antioqueño - Sede Principal (1950), San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy, and Florence Academy of Fine Arts
Spouse: Sophia Vari (m. 1978–2023), Cecilia Zambrano (m. 1964–1975), and Gloria Zea (m. 1955–1960)
Grandchildren: Fernando Botero Quintana, Camila Botero, and Felipe Botero Quintana
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