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September 15, 2023
Fernando Botero, Colombian painter and sculptor (born 1932)
Fernando Botero
Fernando Botero Angulo was a Colombian figurative artist and sculptor. His signature style, also known as "Boterismo", depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated volume, which can represent political criticism or humor, depending on the piece. He was considered the most recognized and quoted artist from Latin America in his lifetime, and his art can be found in highly visible places around the world, such as Park Avenue in New York City and the Champs-Élysées in Paris, at different times.
September 15
September 15 is the 258th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 107 days remain until the end of the year.