2023-09-15 19:48:06
The Antioquian Fernando Botero, who marked the history of Colombian art, died this Friday, September 15 in Monaco, at the age of 91.
Botero is the greatest Colombian artist of all time. His paintings, sculptures and drawings have historical value for the country and the world, which was recognized by filling his exhibitions and admiring his works in different capitals.
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Since he was little, Botero was interested in painting and also in bullfighting, since an uncle of his enrolled him in a school for bullfighters and that world is very present in his work.
His first artistic influences were the Mexican muralists Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Antonio González Orozco, as well as the colonial baroque altarpieces.
The painter and sculptor studied at the Royal Academy of Art of San Fernando, in Madrid, and began exhibiting in the 1960s in the United States, with a first exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Center where he began to show his characteristic figurative style.
He suffered the death of his third son, four-year-old Pedrito, in a traffic accident in Madrid in which the artist almost lost a hand, and this year his life partner Sophia Vari died.
According to Julio Sánchez Cristo, a W journalist, until last week Botero was still painting in his studio in Monte Carlo, where he had lived for some time. In fact, her daughter Lina Botero confirmed that she suffered from pneumonia that caused her death.
Now, Colombia and the world are mourning his loss. Follow minute by minute the tributes and reactions to the death of Fernando Botero.
Laura Natalia Bohórquez Roncancio and Geraldine Bajonero Vásquez
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*With information from EFE
15:30
The Brazilian Government sent its condolences
In a message posted on social media, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Botero was a “recognized exponent of contemporary Latin American art whose vast work was exhibited in Brazil on several occasions.”
15:00
Argentine museums remember the artist
Argentina’s two main art museums, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA), mourned the death.
Through the social network
For its part, the National Museum of Fine Arts recalled the last of the three exhibitions that the museum dedicated to the veteran Colombian artist in 2013.
14:30
Mexico mourns the death of Fernando Botero
The account of the Ministry of Culture made a publication in which it placed a photo of the artist next to one of his works in front of the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City.
“The Ministry of Culture of Mexico regrets the sensitive death of the Colombian painter, sculptor and draftsman Fernando Botero, an iconic artist of world art whose work is an essential reference,” the instance added.
14:00
Radamel Falcao mourns the death of the artist
Radamel Falcao García expressed his condolences on social networks.
“I found out the news regarding the death of Maestro Botero. I had the privilege and honor of sharing with the teacher on several occasions and his kindness and generosity remain in my memories. His artistic legacy and his influence on the art world will endure forever. His discipline, creativity and talent will be an eternal example for everyone,” said the Colombian gunner.
12:30
A virtual tour of the artist’s works
Through the cultural network of the Bank of the Republic of Colombia, those interested can also access the Botero Museum exhibition online.
It is made up of “208 works, 123 by the master Fernando Botero, among which are paintings, drawings and sculptures,” they explain on the website.
12:00
‘Sensuality and melancholy’: his sample of his artistic evolution in Spain
The exhibition “Sensuality and melancholy” by the Colombian painter Fernando Botero, who died this Friday, shows from this Thursday in Murcia (Spain) his artistic evolution through works from various periods ranging from the 70s to more recent creations.
11:30
Fernando Botero’s pain for the death of his wife Sophia Vari
11:15
Botero Museum in Bogotá
“For me it is an infinite pleasure to know that these works belong to Colombia today,” Botero said at the time regarding the museum.
According to the Banco de la República, the Museum is open to the public at the following times:
– Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (be careful, it is closed on Tuesdays).
– Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Last entry one hour before closing.
10:40
A year without painting
The death of his wife affected Botero greatly, according to his daughter Lina. The health problems became more pronounced: he had suffered from Parkinson’s for some years and in recent weeks he developed pneumonia.
“Fortunately, it was not a Parkinson’s that shook, with which he had the infinite luck to work until the last day of his life, until the last day he was making sketches,” said Lina Botero for W Radio.
10:20
Museum of Antioquia announces free admission for this Friday as a tribute to the artist
The Museum of Antioquia – which has 189 works by Fernando Botero and has a room dedicated to the work of the artist born in Medellín in 1932 – announced that this Friday, September 15, it will have free admission for citizens to visit and tour the legacy of the teacher.
This was confirmed to EL TIEMPO by María del Rosario Escobar, director of the Museum, which is also located in the iconic Plaza Botero.
9:10
Botero will be buried in Pietrasanta cemetery
Lina, in conversation with Mañanas Blu, explained that his remains will be buried in Pietrasanta, Italy, next to those of his late wife, Sophia Vari.
8:50
Tribute to Fernando Botero in Medellín: this is what you should know
8:40
Lina Botero, daughter of the painter and sculptor, speaks
Lina Botero, daughter of the painter and sculptor, corroborated the information on Caracol Radio. “My dad passed away this morning at 9:00 am in Monaco. He had been in very poor health for five days because he had developed pneumonia. He died at 91 years old. “He had an extraordinary life and he left at the right time.”
8:30
These were the last hours of the acclaimed artist
Until last week, Botero was still painting in his studio in Monte Carlo, where he had lived for some time.
The famous artist had suffered from pneumonia in recent days, as reported this Thursday by the director of W Radio.
The lung infection was first treated at a medical center in the area where he lived. However, according to Sánchez Cristo, Botero preferred to treat the disease at his home.
8:15
President Petro regrets the death of the artist Fernando Botero: this was his message
In his profile on placed on his throne a thousand times,” he assured. A few months ago, President Petro made the decision to re-exhibit the dove of peace, the work of Botero, on the second floor of the Casa de Nariño.
8:10
Francia Márquez mourns the death of Fernando Botero
Vice President Francia Márquez expressed her condolences for the death of the artist Fernando Botero, a death that has the country in mourning.
“I regret the death of maestro Fernando Botero. His work opened paths of dignity and recognition for Colombian art, his legacy is a source of pride for the entire country. I express my condolences to his family and friends,” he said.
8:05
They decree 7 days of mourning in Medellín for the death of teacher Fernando Botero
This was confirmed by Mayor Daniel Quintero. In the hometown of maestro Fernando Botero, Medellín, they mourned the death of the Colombian painter and sculptor who died this Friday, September 15, at the age of 91.
8:00
The world reacts to the death of Colombian artist Fernando Botero
7:30
The death of Fernando Botero is confirmed
EL TIEMPO confirmed that Fernando Botero died. The Antioquian is the greatest Colombian artist of all time.
The first version of his death was delivered by W Radio. The Colombian died at the age of 91 following suffering health complications for several days.
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