The death of Colombian artist Fernando Botero at age 91 gave residents of his hometown Medellín the opportunity to pay a proud tribute to the legacy of the world renown painter and sculptor.
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Teaching to read and draw with the works of Botero
The Central Bank of Colombia’s latest publication introduces youngsters to the 27 letters of the Spanish alphabet with illustrations and details from the works of artist Fernando Botero.
Defense Minister Botero resigns over attack that killed 8 youngsters.
Defense Minister, Guillermo Botero, handed-in his resignation after a motion of censure by Congress regarding an attack against FARC dissidents that killed 8 youngsters.
Botero’s Bird of Peace flies from Presidential Palace to National Museum
Fernando Botero’s “Bird of Peace” has a new home in the National Museum of Colombia. The work was donated by the Colombian artist to show solidarity with the peace process.
Valuable Fernando Botero bronze stolen from Parisian gallery
A beautiful bronze by Fernando Botero has been stolen from a Parisian gallery in full view of security cameras. The work titled ‘Maternity’ is valued at $425,000 Euros.
The early art of Fernando Botero at Colombia’s Museo Nacional
Fernando Botero’s artistic style evolved over decades as a landmark exhibition at the Museo Nacional reveals.
Colombia’s legendary Fernando Botero heads to China
China will host the nation’s first ever exhibition of the works of artist Fernando Botero this month.