Latin America Morns the Death of Colombian Artist Fernando Botero

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Issue Sep 13-19 2023: On September 15, 2023, Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero died at age 91. Called the “Picasso of Latin America,” he was a prolific artist who produced more than 3,000 paintings and over 300 sculptures that have been displayed in countries around the world. His signature style depicted surreal and deadpan images of voluptuous and decidedly plump people and animals. Commentators stepped forward in droves to mark his passing.

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