Fernando Botero Dies

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Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known for his iconic inflated figures, has died at the age of 91. His work, often compared to Picasso's, was celebrated worldwide for its unique style and portrayal of beauty and pain.

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Renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero has passed away at the age of 91. Botero, often referred to as South America's Picasso, was known for his distinctive style featuring inflated forms and exaggerated proportions. His artwork ranged from paintings and sculptures to drawings and illustrations, and he was celebrated for his unique portrayal of human figures and still life. Botero's work often commented on social and political themes, reflecting his personal experiences and the culture of Colombia. He gained international recognition and had his art exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world. Botero's legacy extends beyond his own artwork; he influenced a generation of artists and continues to be an inspiration to many. His passing marks the end of an era in the art world, and his contributions to Colombian art and culture will long be remembered. Throughout his career, Botero received numerous awards and honors for his artistic achievements. News of his death has led to an outpouring of tributes from artists, fans, and cultural organizations worldwide. Botero's work resonated with people from all walks of life, and his unique style made him instantly recognizable. His art captured beauty and pain in equal measure, leaving a lasting impact on art enthusiasts and collectors. Botero's passing represents a significant loss to the art community and leaves a void that will be difficult to fill. His death marks the end of a legendary career, but his artistic legacy will live on through his body of work. Botero's ability to create art that was both whimsical and thought-provoking made him a beloved figure in the art world. He was a master of his craft and his unique artistic vision will continue to inspire future generations of artists. Botero's daughter confirmed his death and expressed gratitude for the support and love her father received throughout his life. The artist's signature style will forever be associated with his name, as he leaves behind a rich artistic heritage. Fernando Botero, with his emphasis on rotundity and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, leaves a lasting impact on the world of art.

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Fernando Botero, the Colombian artist known for his inflated and voluminous style, dies at age 91

Channel News Asia - 509 days ago - The painter and sculptor is renowned for his depictions of political figures, animals and everyday objects in plump, exaggerated forms, which became emblems of Colombian art around the world.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, ‘South America’s Picasso’, dies at 91

The Sydney Morning Herald - 509 days ago - Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures and paintings of playful, rotund subjects in sometimes harrowing situations made him one of the world’s richest artists, has died at 91.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, playful depicter of serious subjects, dies at 91

Reuters - 510 days ago - Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures and paintings of playful, rotund subjects in sometimes harrowing situations made him one of the world's richest artists, has died at 91.

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Vogue - 510 days ago - An iconic painter and sculptor who found international success pushing the boundaries of volume and form with his voluptuous figures, Botero made instantly recognizable artworks that have been a source of delight to viewers and collectors for some 70 years.

Fernando Botero, Whose Robust, Sensual Style Belied a Sly Political Wit, Has Died

Artnet News - 510 days ago - News of his passing was shared by Colombian president Gustavo Petro.

Fernando Botero, artist of whimsical rotundity, is dead at 91

The Boston Globe - 510 days ago - A Colombian artist, Fernando Botero's voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives, and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists.

Fernando Botero, Colombian artist famed for voluptuous figures in portraits and sculpture, dies at 91

CNN - 510 days ago - Botero was widely celebrated for his iconic style featuring voluptuous figures used to convey political critique and satire. His distinctive body of work left an indelible mark on the art world.

Fernando Botero, Colombian painter and sculptor known for his inflated forms, dies at 91

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 510 days ago - During his lifetime the artist attained global fame and influence, despite his humble origins, and his paintings were exhibited in museums globally, while his imposing bronze sculptures can be found in the parks and avenues of many European and Latin American capitals.

Fernando Botero, the Colombian artist beloved for his rotund figures, has died, aged 91

The Art Newspaper - 510 days ago - Botero re-imagined art historical motifs but also responded to current events, including a series of visceral paintings in response to the Abu Ghraib torture scandal

Fernando Botero, Colombian artist famous for rotund and oversize figures, dies at 91

NPR - 510 days ago - Colombian artist Fernando Botero has died at the age of 91. "I don't paint fat women," he once told Spain's El Mundo newspaper, "I am interested in volume, the sensuality of the form."

Fernando Botero dead: Colombian painter and sculptor was 91

Los Angeles Times - 510 days ago - Fernando Botero, whose depictions of people and objects in plump, exaggerated forms became emblems of Colombian art around the world, has died. He was 91.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known for his plump figures, dies at age 91

NBC News - 510 days ago - Renowned Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, whose depictions of people and objects in plump, exaggerated forms became emblems of Colombian art around the world, has died.

Fernando Botero, Artist Who Transformed Latin American Art, Dies at 91

ARTnews - 510 days ago - His paintings of members of the Colombian elite were slyly satirical.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero dies aged 91

BBC News - 510 days ago - Colombia's best-known artist, he won worldwide fame with sculptures and paintings of rotund figures.

Fernando Botero, Artist of Whimsical Rotundity, Is Dead at 91

The New York Times - 510 days ago - His voluptuous figures, both in paintings and in sculpture, portrayed the high and mighty as well as everyday people through an enlarging prism.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero dies at the age of 91

Euronews - 510 days ago - The artist, born in 1932 in the Central Colombian city of Medellin, was still painting in his studio until he contracted pneumonia and was admitted to hospital, but was released from the hospital on Thursday to recover at home, W Radio reported.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, ‘painter of our virtues’, dies aged 91

Al Jazeera - 510 days ago - Botero’s works of plump and slightly Surreal forms are on display in museums and public spaces around the world.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, playful depicter of serious subjects, dies at 91

Reuters UK - 510 days ago - Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures and paintings of playful, rotund subjects in sometimes harrowing situations made him one of the world's richest artists, has died at 91.

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Fernando Botero, artist of whimsical rotundity, dead at 91

Honolulu Star-Advertiser - 510 days ago - Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died today in Monaco. He was 91.