Colombia commemorates the first anniversary of Fernando Botero’s death with month-long tributes at the Botero Museum, Museum of Antioquia, National Museum, Bancolombia Art Room
Latest News
A Century in Stamps: Banco de la República’s Philatelic Tribute
Celebrating a century of cultural heritage, Banco de la República honors its legacy with a philatelic collection, showcasing Colombia’s patrimony in stamps.
Bogotá says goodbye to Fernando Botero
Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s state funeral culminated with a mass inside Bogotá’s Primary Cathedral, and one in which archbishop Rueda highlighted the importance of beauty in daily life.
Bogotá in the eyes of Fernando Botero’s “Mona Lisa”
A giant canvas depicting some of Fernando Botero’s most famous works covers the façade of the Colombian Congress in Bogotá. The artist will receive the honor of a state funeral on Monday at the Primary Cathedral.
Fernando Botero returns to Colombia for final homecoming and tributes
In a poignant homecoming, the body of Fernando Botero returned to Colombia on Thursday and will lie in state at the Capitol until Sunday, September 24.
Medellín pays tribute to hometown artist Fernando Botero
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.
Fernando Botero (1932-2023): Of Masterpieces and Monuments
The works of the great master of the visual narrative, Colombia’s Fernando Botero, are as corpulent as they are compositions of humanity’s uncertainty.
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.
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.