The Art and Life of Fernando Botero

In a collaborative effort that unites diverse interests and cultural perspectives, the IE Arts and Business Club, together with the School of Humanities and a spectrum of clubs including the Luxury Business Club, Intellectual Property Club, China Club, Public Speaking Club, Latino Club, Marketing Club, Colombia Club, Family Business Club, and the Italian Society, are proud to host the event featuring Fernando Botero Zea. This gathering is dedicated to the legacy of Fernando Botero, the celebrated artist whose remarkable career spanned numerous decades, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.

Botero, who passed away in September 2023, was heralded as one of the most significant artists of our time. His work, distinguished by an unparalleled number of exhibitions and broad international appeal, has been extensively covered in films and documentaries. As the first Colombian artist to achieve global acclaim, Botero introduced the term “Boteroesque” to describe his unique style of depicting voluminous figures. The Los Angeles Times praised him as belonging to "a rarefied group of 20th-century artists whose imagery is immediately recognizable." Likewise, The New York Times noted his stature as "among the world’s best-known and commercially successful artists," with his creations consistently fetching seven-figure sums at auctions for years. His public sculpture exhibitions, such as the display of 14 bronzes on Park Avenue in New York City and over 30 sculptures on the Champ-Élysées in Paris, have invariably attracted large audiences.

We are honoured to announce an event that celebrates the enduring legacy of Fernando Botero, carried forward by his son, Fernando Botero Zea. With a commitment to sharing his father's artistic achievements globally, Botero Zea will join us on April 24th for an exclusive masterclass. This event promises a unique insight into the legacy of Botero, delivered by someone who has experienced it closely. We invite you to be part of this special occasion, which will include a deep dive into Botero's work, followed by an opportunity to mingle over drinks.

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Co-hosted with: IE Colombia Club, IE China Club, IE Family Business Club, IE Luxury Business Club, IE Marketing Club MIX, IE Public Speaking Club, IE Campus Life, IE Creativity Center , IE School of Humanities, IE Intellectual Property Club, IE Italian Society Club MIX, IE Latino Club SC

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