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arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Iconic Colombian artist Fernando Botero passes away at 91

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known for his rotund and whimsical figures, has passed away at the age of 91. Botero's paintings and sculptures often depicted satirical portrayals of the upper class in Colombia. His works, characterized by their voluptuous figures, gained international recognition and were displayed in major museums around the world. Botero's art also delved into darker subjects, such as drug violence in Colombia and the abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. His death has led to a week of mourning in his hometown of Medellín, Colombia.

via NPR|

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arts-and-culture2 years ago•7 min saved

Fernando Botero, Renowned Colombian Artist, Dies at 91

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known for his whimsical and voluptuous paintings and sculptures, has passed away at the age of 91. Botero's distinctive style portrayed both the high and mighty and everyday people through an enlarging prism. His work gained immediate commercial success and he became one of the world's best-known artists. Botero's sculptures, often depicting large figures, brought him further public visibility, and his art was displayed in major cities around the world. Despite criticism from some art critics, Botero's work remained popular with ordinary people. In addition to his artistic career, Botero was an enthusiastic art collector and donated part of his collection to a museum in his hometown of Medellín.

via The New York Times|

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