Botero

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About the Work

For sixty-five relentless years, Fernando Botero has relentlessly pursued excellence in the realm of art. Mastering a multitude of techniques, he has created an extraordinary body of work consisting of over 3,000 paintings, more than 200 sculptures, and at least 12,000 drawings. Few artists have been able to establish a world as distinctive as Botero's, instantly recognizable across the globe for its harmonious blend of inventive volumetric forms and captivating use of color. His meticulous compositions, painted with nearly imperceptible brushstrokes, exude opulence and sensuality, radiating a profound sense of unity. Botero's art conveys monumentality, a quality further accentuated by his sculptures.

Despite enjoying an exceptional position as one of the most accomplished contemporary artists, Fernando Botero remains dedicated to exploration with the same tenacious spirit that marked his beginnings. He embraces a perpetual desire to learn and grow, understanding that an artist is never truly "complete," and the journey of knowledge knows no bounds. As he affirms, "One can never claim to know how to paint." He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong inner connection and an unwavering determination to develop a personal artistic style. This magnificent volume, the Ultimate Collection, exquisitely bound by hand and presented in a linen clamshell case, showcases previously unpublished works carefully curated in collaboration with the esteemed artist himself. It represents a comprehensive selection of Botero's most significant pieces from each phase of his extraordinary oeuvre.

About the Author

Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac is a distinguished author, curator, and critic whose insightful contributions have graced the pages of renowned publications such as Vogue, The Art Newspaper, The European, The Observer, Beaux-Arts, Architectural Digest Spain, and La Reppublica. With a remarkable curatorial portfolio, she has curated exhibitions on acclaimed artists including Balthus, Fernando Botero, and Frank Stella. Furthermore, Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac has authored books delving into the lives and works of Balthus, Botero, Mahatma Gandhi, and Satyajit Ray.

In 2012, she curated a landmark retrospective exhibition on Santiago Calatrava at the esteemed State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, showcasing the architect's extraordinary body of work. Additionally, she contributed her expertise to Assouline's publication on Santiago Calatrava in 2013, providing captivating textual insights. Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac's multifaceted contributions to the arts and her insightful writings have cemented her reputation as a prominent figure in the field.

"Crème de la crème coffee table book"

Assouline

Number of pages: 152
Number of illustrations: 100
Language: English
Released in: November 2023
Size: W 39.5 x L 45.5 x D 7.7 cm
Further features: Hand-bound limited edition in a linen clam-shell case
ISBN: 9781614284734

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