Fernando Botero

10 — 28 Feb 2015 at the Opera Gallery in London, United Kingdom

12 January 2015

Fernando Botero, Family, 2010, Signed and dated ‘Botero 10’ (lower right), Oil on canvas, 146 x 176 cm - 57.5 x 69.3 in.

Fernando Botero, Family, 2010, Signed and dated ‘Botero 10’ (lower right), Oil on canvas, 146 x 176 cm - 57.5 x 69.3 in.

After undergoing a complete refurbishment, Opera Gallery London is delighted to reopen its doors and launch an exhibition featuring works by Colombia’s most famous living artist: Fernando Botero.

Born in Medellin, Colombia, in 1932, Fernando Botero is known for his unique style, featuring oversized and voluptuous characters, be it people, animals or even elements of the landscape.

Since Opera Gallery first opened in 1994, the works of Fernando Botero have always been represented in our collections, displayed in our galleries and proposed to our collectors worldwide. This new exhibition, though, is his first solo exhibition at Opera Gallery London. Through a selection of paintings, works on paper and sculptures, the exhibition highlights some of Fernando Botero’s most favoured themes, including the Latino-American society and family, nudity and femininity and the brothels, and it invites viewers to discover a universe of abundance and modest sensuality.

“Botero is one of the most famous and recognised international artists, notably thanks to the way he represents his characters.

The first time I came across his work was in 1992 in Paris, when he had a show of sculpture on the Champs Elysees. Ever since then, Botero remained in my mind and today I am very proud to reopen Opera Gallery London with this unique show of sculpture and painting!” - Jean-David Malat, Director of Opera Gallery London and curator of the exhibition.

For more information visit: http://www.operagallery.com/media/283.pdf

Opera Gallery

Opera Gallery is one of the leading international dealers and representatives of Modern and Contemporary Art. Opera Gallery is established worldwide with galleries in prime locations in New York, Miami, Aspen, London, Paris, Monaco, Geneva, Zurich, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Beirut and Dubai.

Gallery profile

Location

London, United Kingdom

Founded in

1994

Fernando Botero, Circus Musicians, 2008, Signed and dated ‘Botero 08’ (lower right), Oil on canvas, 140 x 100 cm - 55.1 x 39.4 in.

Fernando Botero, Femme assise cousant, 2006, Signed and dated ‘Botero 06’ (lower right), Watercolour on paper, 40 x 30 cm - 15.7 x 11.8 in.

Fernando Botero, La Danse, 2005, Signed and dated ‘Botero 05’ (lower right), Oil on Canvas, 45 x 34 cm - 17.7 x 13.4 in

Fernando Botero, La Poupée, 1977, Signed and numbered ‘Botero 3/6’ and stamped with foundry mark (on the base), Bronze, edition of 6, 161 x 104 x 64 cm - 63.4 x 40.9 x 25.2 in.

Fernando Botero, Hombre Fumando, 1980, Signed and dated ‘Botero 80’ (lower right), Oil on canvas, 189 x 136 cm - 74.4 x 53.5 in.

Fernando Botero, Rapto de Europa, 2011, Signed and numbered ‘Botero1/6’ and stamped with the foundry mark (on the base), Bronze, edition of 6, 60 x 49 x 32 cm - 23.6 x 19.3 x 12.6 in

Fernando Botero, Circus Musicians, 2008, Signed and dated ‘Botero 08’ (lower right), Oil on canvas, 140 x 100 cm - 55.1 x 39.4 in.
Fernando Botero, Femme assise cousant, 2006, Signed and dated ‘Botero 06’ (lower right), Watercolour on paper, 40 x 30 cm - 15.7 x 11.8 in.
Fernando Botero, La Danse, 2005, Signed and dated ‘Botero 05’ (lower right), Oil on Canvas, 45 x 34 cm - 17.7 x 13.4 in

Fernando Botero, La Poupée, 1977, Signed and numbered ‘Botero 3/6’ and stamped with foundry mark (on the base), Bronze, edition of 6, 161 x 104 x 64 cm - 63.4 x 40.9 x 25.2 in.
Fernando Botero, Hombre Fumando, 1980, Signed and dated ‘Botero 80’ (lower right), Oil on canvas, 189 x 136 cm - 74.4 x 53.5 in.
Fernando Botero, Rapto de Europa, 2011, Signed and numbered ‘Botero1/6’ and stamped with the foundry mark (on the base), Bronze, edition of 6, 60 x 49 x 32 cm - 23.6 x 19.3 x 12.6 in

Fernando Botero, Femme assise cousant, 2006, Signed and dated ‘Botero 06’ (lower right), Watercolour on paper, 40 x 30 cm - 15.7 x 11.8 in.
Fernando Botero, La Danse, 2005, Signed and dated ‘Botero 05’ (lower right), Oil on Canvas, 45 x 34 cm - 17.7 x 13.4 in
Fernando Botero, Circus Musicians, 2008, Signed and dated ‘Botero 08’ (lower right), Oil on canvas, 140 x 100 cm - 55.1 x 39.4 in.
Fernando Botero, Hombre Fumando, 1980, Signed and dated ‘Botero 80’ (lower right), Oil on canvas, 189 x 136 cm - 74.4 x 53.5 in.
Fernando Botero, Rapto de Europa, 2011, Signed and numbered ‘Botero1/6’ and stamped with the foundry mark (on the base), Bronze, edition of 6, 60 x 49 x 32 cm - 23.6 x 19.3 x 12.6 in
Fernando Botero, La Poupée, 1977, Signed and numbered ‘Botero 3/6’ and stamped with foundry mark (on the base), Bronze, edition of 6, 161 x 104 x 64 cm - 63.4 x 40.9 x 25.2 in.

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