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Botero's New York Roots Revealed | Art News
Sotheby’s is unveiling “Botero in New York,” the first solo artist exhibition in its iconic Breuer space, spotlighting Fernando Botero’s formative years in NYC from 1960 to 1973—before he moved to Paris. Featuring over 20 rarely seen works, including pieces from the Botero family and private collections, the show traces how Botero’s signature plump, humorous figures emerged as a bold counterpoint to New York’s dominant abstraction and minimalism. Curators highlight his artistic evolution, exploring his use of space, volume, and cultural roots. For Anna Di Stasi, Sotheby’s global head of Latin…
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