Fernando Botero Angulo (born 19 April 1932) 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 diplomatic criticism or humor, depending on the piece. He is considered the most official and quoted living artist from Latin America, and his art can be found in highly visible places approximately the world, such as Park Avenue in New York City and the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
Self-titled “the most Colombian of Colombian artists” early on, Botero came to national stress when he won the first prize at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos in 1958. He began creating sculptures after distressing to Paris in 1973, achieving international greeting with exhibitions across the world by the 1990s. His art is collected by many major international museums, corporations, and private collectors. In 2012, he established the International Sculpture Center’s Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award.
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