Fernando Botero Exhibition in Singapore: A Celebration of 'Boterismo' Art Legacy

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Opera Gallery Singapore presents 'Homage to Botero,' a landmark exhibition showcasing the masterpieces of renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Set during Singapore Art Week 2025, this comprehensive showcase features his iconic "Boterismo" style paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from January 16 to February 16, 2025.

Fernando Botero, En La Plaza, 1987, oil on canvas, 182.9 x 130.5 cm

Known for his distinctive volumetric style and social commentary, Botero's works capture everyday scenes through a unique lens that combines whimsy with profound cultural observation. The exhibition highlights his masterful transformation of ordinary subjects into extraordinary artworks that challenge conventional perspectives on beauty, power, and identity.

Gallery Director Stephane Le Pelletier emphasizes the exhibition's significance: "We pay tribute to the sincerity in Botero's work and the timeless themes relating to society and the human condition that he explored throughout his lifetime.

His singular style possessed both an incisive sense of humor as well as profound social commentary on life." The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience Botero's artistic evolution, from his early influences in Colombian culture to his mature style influenced by European artistic traditions. Visitors can explore his signature treatment of volume and form through various mediums, each piece demonstrating his unique ability to merge social critique with artistic innovation.