Art Guide: A Look into Fernando Botero’s Artworks, Topics, and Moments
This guide delves into Fernando Botero’s most iconic artworks, recurring themes, and significant moments that have shaped his illustrious career. The Evolution of Boterismo: Fernando Botero’s journey began in Medellín, Colombia, where he was born in 1932. Initially enrolled in a bullfighting school, he discovered his passion for art. His early works were influenced by […]
Olga de Amaral: A golden retrospective at ICA Miami
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami), is currently hosting a groundbreaking retrospective of Olga de Amaral, one of the most influential figures in modern fiber art. This highly anticipated exhibition explores the intersection of modern art, textile traditions, and Colombian heritage, offering an immersive experience into the work of an artist whose practice transcends traditional boundaries. As […]
Art Trend: Textile Art
A new era for textile art Textile art is experiencing a renaissance. Once underestimated and confined to the category of craft, it is now thriving in major museums, galleries, and contemporary art collections worldwide. Characterized by intricate materiality and profound cultural storytelling, textile art is one of the most dynamic art forms of the 21st century. This […]
AKASHA: Exhibition at Duque Arango Contemporáneo
Art exhibitions in Colombia not only reflect the pulse of national creativity, but also set the course for new aesthetic sensibilities. In 2025, the city of Medellin consolidates itself as an epicenter of Latin American contemporary art, with a large number of art exhibitions that move away from the traditional to the contemporary, sensory and […]
Fernando Botero’s most valuable artworks: record-breaking sales and the investment potential of Latin America’s icon. Fernando Botero most expensive paintings and sculptures.
Fernando Botero, one of the most important Latin American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has captivated global audiences with his distinctive volumetric style and profound narrative vision. Known for his paintings, drawings, and sculptures that explore political, social, and historical themes, Botero’s art is immediately recognizable and highly sought after in the international […]
Carlos Vega and the great storehouse of images
The restoration of democracy in Chile and Spain brought with it a peculiar phenomenon in both countries: a rush to turn the page and embrace the emerging postmodern era. This urgency led to the hasty—and often unjust—dismissal of an entire generation of artists who had worked under dictatorship, while others, who quickly aligned themselves with […]
Tribute to Fernando Botero: Celebrating the Legacy of the Master of Latin American Art
Each anniversary of Fernando Botero’s birth invites us to reflect on the immense legacy that this master left to the world. Born on April 19, 1932 in Medellin, Colombia, Botero became one of the most internationally recognized and valued Latin American artists. His unmistakable style, his voluminous characters and his deep commitment to the culture […]
Mexican Art: History, Evolution and Two Key Figures of the Twentieth Century
For centuries, Mexican art has been a mirror of national identity, a form of expression that has accompanied the most important moments in the country’s history. Mexico has been the cradle of powerful and deeply symbolic artistic movements. Brief history of Mexican art Art in Mexico has ancestral roots dating back to the great pre-Columbian […]
Women in Latin American Contemporary Art: five artists who make a difference
Contemporary Latin American art has witnessed a significant transformation in recent decades, especially in relation to the participation and recognition of women artists. These creators have challenged stereotypes and have contributed significantly to the development of modern art in Latin America. Below, we will explore the importance of women in Latin American contemporary art and […]
Fernando Botero: A Master of Colombian Art and Latin American Excellence
The Legacy of Fernando Botero Few artists have left such a lasting mark on the art world as Fernando Botero. As the most important Colombian artist and one of the most celebrated Latin American figures in contemporary art, Botero’s distinctive style, known as Boterismo, has gained international recognition. His ability to fuse humor, irony, and deep social […]
