Fernando Botero, one of the world's most famous Latin American artists, has died at the age of 91 in Monaco. Known for his inflated exaggerated sculptures and depictions of animals and humans, Botero was born in Medellin Colombia in 1932. After studying at Academia de San Fernando in Madrid, Botero moved to Paris where he spent time studying artworks at The Louvre. In 1958, … [Read more...] about Famous Colombian Artist Fernando Botero Has Died – Age 91
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