“The greatest gift that a Colombian has given to his country.” These were the words of a local newspaper when Botero donated a magnificent art collection to the Banco de la República. The collection is composed of Botero’s artwork and other renowned artists.
Fernando Botero is a Colombian artist that has enchanted the world with his famous proportionally exaggerated characters that suggest an element of political criticism and a refined sense of humor.
Botero is a figurative artist and sculptor from Medellín, Colombia. He is known for his unique style, also called by some as ‘Boterismo.’ He’s considered as one of the most recognized living artists in Latin America, being the most acclaimed Colombian artist. He exhibited his pieces in 1948 for the first time and became a national eminence in 1958 when he won an award at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos (Hall Colombian Artists). From 1966 to 1975, he divided his time among Europe, New York, and Colombia.
Posted By : Marilyn K
Located in a monastery like setting is a museum purchased by BOTERO and donated to the city of Bogota and filled with the artist’s personal art collection and his monumental works!
I think it is free ! The art includes Picasso and impressionists plus Boteros paintings and monumental sculptures! A MUST VISIT IN BOGOTA
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Posted On : 2023-02-08 16:59:52 
Posted By : Michael R
Thankfully in Botero Museo that fat lady never stops singing, nor the fat man, kids, etc. The early Boteros, classic Boteros, etc. are worth the trip, in and of themselves alone. The bonus are some of the Post-Impressionist and Modern works that found their way here, as well as many other South American lesser known amazing artists. Whereas in Paris, one might be appalled at the touching of the art in the great museums, here one might find the social media obsessed crowds vieing for selfies and space to set up virtual photo studios a bit off-putting.
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Posted On : 2018-09-08 09:58:33
Posted By : N T
Located in a historical building in Bogotá’s La Candelaria neighborhood, the museum is a traditional Spanish-influenced building with a courtyard and a picturesque view of the Monserrate.
The art museum celebrates one of Colombia’s most accomplished artists, Fernando Botero. His work and style, called Boterismo, is unmistakable, as it usually depicts people and animals in exaggerated proportions and volumes. His paintings and sculptures (123 artworks) include the fat Mona Lisa and well-known Colombian figures as fat. Other 85 works by artists like Dalí, Degas, Leger, Monet, Picasso, and others, were donated by Botero and can also be seen at the museum.
I find Botero's artwork (and even their titles) to be humoristic. Some of the artwork by other artists is not necessarily their typical art, which I found interesting (possibly because it is part of Botero's own collection). What is missing is information and titles in English. Titles are only in Spanish.
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Posted On : 2018-08-20 20:18:06
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