is a figurative artist and sculptor from Medellín, Colombia. 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.
As far back as I can remember, Botero has been my favorite contemporary artist.
There are a few "must do's" each time I visit Bogota and this is always at the top of my list. The Botero Museum in Bogota, Colombia is absolute must see.
The museum is owned by the Banco Central de Colombia (Central Bank) and the museum consists of over a hundred works of Fernando Botero and another hundred works of other artists. Highlights of the permanent collection include works by Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Henri Matisse.
Go, you will not be disappointed.
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