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The Art of Botero – Cultural experience in Medellin
The Art of Botero – Cultural experience in Medellin

Highlights

  • Experience the Art of Botero in his hometown Medellín
  • Discover the impressive exhibition of Botero at the local museum
  • Explore the “Plaza Botero” and enjoy the hustle and bustle of downtown Medellín
  • Get to know the unique story behind the “Birds of Peace” sculptures
Duration
4 hours
Location
Medellin
Starting Time
9:00 up to 13:00
Availability
Daily

FROM

$50

Abstract

Fernando Botero – literally Colombia`s most famous artists and a reference of the Latin American Art scene – considered himself once as the “most Colombian of Colombian artists”. His iconic style of paintings and sculptures, better known as “Boterismo”, is unique due to the exaggerated volume of his figures. Born in 1932 in the city of Medellin he traveled the world and lived in several countries never forgetting his Medellín origin. Nowadays he is among the most successful artists of the world. Although many people love his art there are at the same time countless critics and that explains his importance in contemporary art. Botero uses traditional techniques and has established his own clear style of art. Painter and sculptor of voluptuous forms, admirer of the Old Masters and an ‘everyman’ artist, Botero is now in his 80s and is as prolific as ever. As Botero was born in Medellín, the city museum offers an impressive permanent exhibition of Botero ́s work throughout the last decades. The museum is located at the Botero Square in downtown Medellín, full of impressive Botero sculptures.

Visit the permanent exhibition of Fernando Botero at the Museum of Antioquia with your private expert guide of the art of Botero. Explore the range of sculptures exposed on the so-called “Plaza Botero” and throughout the city centre. Visit the famous sculptures “Birds of Peace” bombed by the FARC guerrilla in the mid 1990s. Take advantage of your expert guide and obtain deep insights on the cultural dimension of the Fernando Botero and his cultural impact on Colombia and the city of Medellín.

Include

  • Travel insurance
  • Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation (in private or public transport) **
  • Private expert guide (English or Spanish)
  • Visit the Botero exhibition at the Museo de Antioquia
  • Guided tour of the Plaza Botero
  • Visit of the “Birds of Peace” sculptures
  • Bottle of water (350 ml)
  • Palenque Social Impact
  • Taxes

** The type of transport depends on the option you select at the time of the booking

 

Not Include

  • Services not mentioned in the programm
  • Tips to driver/guide
  • Alcoholic beverages

 

Information for the client

Cancellation policies

  • Payment when booking
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Contact us by phone to cancel or ask about a cancellation. If you do not show up, you will be charged the full price
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