Fernando Botero retrospective opens at Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome
A significant retrospective honoring Fernando Botero (1932–2023) has launched at Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome, representing the first comprehensive showcase of the Colombian artist in Italy. Entitled 'Botero, La Grande Mostra', the exhibition will be on display from September 17, 2024, until January 19, 2025. Curated by Lina Botero and Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz, it includes over 120 artworks divided into 11 sections, featuring paintings, watercolors, sculptures, and previously unseen creations. Notable pieces comprise 'Omaggio a Mantegna' (1958), which is being shown for the first time, and an unpublished version of the Infanta from Velázquez's 'Las Meninas'. The exhibition highlights Botero's ties to Italy and is organized by Fondazione Terzo Pilastro, under the leadership of Emmanuele F. M. Emanuele and Alessandra Taccone.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Botero, La Grande Mostra' runs from September 17, 2024 to January 19, 2025 at Palazzo Bonaparte, Rome.
- Over 120 works by Fernando Botero are displayed in 11 sections.
- Curated by Lina Botero and Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz.
- Includes previously unseen works and 'Omaggio a Mantegna' (1958), recently discovered and exhibited via Christie's.
- 'Omaggio a Mantegna' won first prize at the 1958 Salón Nacional de Pintura de Colombia.
- Botero's style was influenced by Italian Renaissance masters Piero della Francesca, Paolo Uccello, and Masaccio.
- The exhibition highlights Botero's connection to Italy and his distinctive volumetric style.
- Presented by Fondazione Terzo Pilastro.
Entities
Artists
- Fernando Botero
- Lina Botero
- Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz
- Emmanuele F. M. Emanuele
- Alessandra Taccone
- Piero della Francesca
- Paolo Uccello
- Masaccio
- Andrea Mantegna
- Diego Velázquez
Institutions
- Palazzo Bonaparte
- Fondazione Terzo Pilastro
- Christie's
- MOMA
- Salón Nacional de Pintura de Colombia
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Madellìn
- Monaco
- Mantua
- New York
- Colombia