Artists/Artwork

On Monday evening, at 9:30 pm, the remains of the renowned iconic artist, Fernando Botero, returned to his hometown of Antioquia via a private Grand Caravan Cessna plane, which touched down at Cacom 5, situated within the Rionegro Military Base. Botero's casket, draped in the Colombian flag, was transported from the capital city of Bogota after three days of tributes and honors, attended by nearly 20,000 people. Now, it was Medellín's turn, a city intimately connected to the artist throughout his life. The funeral ceremonies to bid farewell to the universal painter commenced on Tuesday, September 26, at 8:30 in the morning. The first event involved the arrival of Maestro Botero's body at the Museum of Antioquia, a place that had become a cherished sanctuary for his art. On the morning of September 26, the funeral proceedings began at the Antioquia Museum in Medellín, a place the artist was deeply connected with and that house...

The World Mourns Fernando Botero The art world laments the loss of Fernando Botero, one of the most iconic Colombian artists of our time. His globally recognizable work, characterized by enlarged, voluminous figures, has left an indelible mark on the canvas of art history. The son of the late artist, Fernando Botero Zea, recently expressed his gratitude for the tributes and honor accorded to his father. Among these tributes was a vigil held in the National Capitol, which he described as deeply moving. Botero's Legacy Lives On Recognizing the immense value and cultural significance of Botero's work, his children have taken on the responsibility of preserving his art collection. They intend to organize multiple exhibitions around the world, aiming to allow art appreciators to continue to value the late artist's oeuvre. Despite their grief, the family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support and...