It has been verified that Colombian artist Fernando Botero passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. At the age of 91, the gifted artist passed away.
President of Colombia Gustavo Pedro referred to him as “the painter of our traditions and defects, the painter of our virtues.”
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The artist, who resided in Monaco, had pneumonia, according to Lina, his daughter, on Friday. With his Abu Ghraib series in 2005, Botero attracted notice on a global scale.
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Over 85 paintings and 100 drawings made up this potent collection, which was part of his commitment to “painting out the poison.” Botero made the decision to donate these pieces to museums rather than sell them. 56 pieces from this series of paintings and sketches were donated to the Berkeley Art Museum in 2009.
What is Fernando Botero famous for?
Fernando Botero, a renowned Colombian artist known for his trademark style and rotund figures used to convey political critique and humor
Why is Fernando Botero so important?
When Botero took home the first prize at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos in 1958, he shot to national fame. After relocating to Paris in 1973, he started making sculptures, and by the 1990s, he had won acclaim internationally and had exhibitions all over the world.
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