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Over 130 original paintings and sculptures by Colombia's Fernando Botero are on display in Singapore. Photo: Courtesy: Gardens by the Bay.

Fernando Botero Takes on Singapore with Landmark Exhibition

By Richard Emblin - February 16, 2026

Singapore has never been shy about scale. But this season, the city’s appetite for monumentality takes on a distinctly Latin American accent. For the first time, the work of Colombian master Fernando Botero makes his Singapore debut with the largest exhibition of his work ever showcased in Asia. Spanning galleries, inter-active theatres and extensive public […]

Colombia unites to honor Fernando Botero, one year after his death

By The City Paper Staff - September 9, 2024

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

A Century in Stamps: Banco de la República’s Philatelic Tribute

By The City Paper Staff - October 6, 2023

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

By Kristina Foltz - September 26, 2023

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.

A giant canvas with works by artist Fernando Botero was suspended from the Colombian Congress to mark the funeral ceremony of the world-famous artist. Photo: Richard Emblin

Bogotá in the eyes of Fernando Botero’s “Mona Lisa”

By Richard Emblin - September 23, 2023

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.

The celebrated Colombian artist Fernando Botero died age 91 in Monaco. Photo: Richard Emblin

Fernando Botero returns to Colombia for final homecoming and tributes

By Richard Emblin - September 22, 2023

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

By Austin Landis - September 16, 2023

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.

Colombian painter Fernando Botero spoke with The City Paper.

Fernando Botero (1932-2023): Of Masterpieces and Monuments

By Maria Cristina Pignalosa - September 15, 2023

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

By The City Paper Staff - July 8, 2020

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

By Harriet Yates - September 27, 2017

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

By Richard Emblin - November 10, 2015

China will host the nation’s first ever exhibition of the works of artist Fernando Botero this month.