Eight monumental statues by Botero are on display in Rome's most striking squares

Until October 1, 2024, eight imposing monumental statues by Fernando Botero are on display for the first time in Rome’s most striking piazzas thanks to Botero in Rome, a widespread exhibition dedicated to the works of the Colombian artist who died in 2023.

The tour begins at the Terrazza del Pincio, where Lying Woman (2003) and Sleeping Venus (1994) are located; it then continues to Piazza del Popolo, where Adam and Eve stand next to the Flaminian Obelisk. Via del Corso hosts the famous Horse with Bridle (2009), while Cat (1999) is in Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina. Seated Woman (2000) is in Piazza San Silvestro, and another Seated Woman (1991) is in Piazza Mignanelli.

Botero in Rome is curated by Lina Botero and produced by the Fernando Botero Foundation in collaboration with Il Cigno GG Edizioni, BAM Eventi d’arte and Il Cigno Arte.

Born in Medellin, Colombia, in 1932, Fernando Botero had his first solo exhibition at Galería Leo Matiz in Bogotá when he was only 19 years old. In 1952, he embarked on a trip to Europe, passing first through Spain and then Italy, where he studied the works of Italian Renaissance painters, with particular attention to Piero della Francesca and Paolo Uccello. During this period, Botero rationalized his natural inclination toward volume, an element already evident in his earlier work influenced by pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial art.

Fernando Botero’s work is a constant celebration of life: according to the Colombian artist, art should bring pleasure and act as an oasis of joy in daily difficulties.

Urban Vision Group, creative-tech media company and partner in the initiative, will amplify the visibility of the exhibition by broadcasting on maxi LEDs, placed in central areas of the city near the sculptures, the map of the places where the eight works are exhibited so that a chance encounter with one of them can turn into an opportunity to continue the journey to discover the other installations and squares of the city.

Image: Fernando Botero, Reclining Woman (2003; bronze, 361 x 169 x 141 cm) placed on the Pincio Terrace.

Eight monumental statues by Botero are on display in Rome's most striking squares

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