Botero’s passion for art led him to pursue formal training at the Fine Arts Academy in Medellín, where he honed his skills and developed a keen eye for composition and technique.
His audacious departure from established norms challenged the boundaries of artistic representation, opening new avenues for expression and inspiring generations of artists.
Botero’s paintings stand as a testament to his acute awareness of power dynamics, inequality, and the human condition, providing a scathing critique of societal issues.