Gary Nader Art Centre Supports the Grand Exhibition of Fernando Botero in Rome

Gary Nader Art Centre is proud to announce its support for the monumental exhibition of Colombian master Fernando Botero at Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome, which will take place from September 17, 2024, to January 19, 2025. This exhibition,"Fernando Botero: La Grande Mostra," marks the first anniversary of the iconic artist's passing, establishing itself as one of the most significant events honoring his legacy.

Organized by the Botero Foundation in collaboration with Arthemisia and curated by Lina Botero and Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz, the exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte is the largest and most important collection of Botero's ouevre.

It presents over 120 pieces that explore the characteristic themes and subjects of his artistic career. From bourgeois portraits to scenes dedicated to the circus, religion, politics, and bullfighting, the exhibition highlights both the cultural traditions that shaped the Colombian master's aesthetic—drawing inspiration from artists like Francisco Goya, Pablo Picasso, and Diego Velázquez—and the unique originality that Botero brought to his representation of the human figure.

The exhibition presents a varied selection of paintings, watercolors, sanguine drawings, charcoals, and sculptures, showcasing the artist's incredible versatility. Of particular note are the reinterpretations of great masterpieces of art, such as the "Boterian" versions of Raphael's La Fornarina, the portraits of Flemish masters like Peter Paul Rubens and Jan van Eyck, and a special tribute to Andrea Mantegna. This latter piece, recently rediscovered by Lina Botero, is being exhibited to the public for the first time, adding historical value to the exhibition.

Considered the most extensive retrospective of Botero ever organized in Italy, "Fernando Botero: La Grande Mostra" accurately traces an artistic trajectory that spanned over sixty years, and ended just a year ago. This unmissable event in the autumn art calendar pays tribute to a master of contemporary art, whose unique approach and unmistakable vision redefined reality through his iconic style.

Gary Nader, owner of the world's most extensive private collection of Botero's ouevre and an internationally indefatigable promoter of his art, attended the exhibition's inauguration in Rome. In Nader's words: "Fernando Botero has been, and always will be, an essential figure in the art world. His unique vision and unwavering commitment to creating beauty through form and color have left an indelible mark on the history of modern art. Being present at the opening of this exhibition in Rome was a truly moving experience and a reminder of the enduring power of his work."

The Gary Nader Art Centre invites all its clients, followers, and art community members to learn more about this exceptional exhibition in Rome and continue celebrating the life and work of an artist whose influence has transcended generations and borders.

About Gary Nader Art Centre

The Gary Nader Art Centre, located in Miami's Wynwood Arts District, is one of the most prestigious and successful galleries in the world. Renowned for its focus on Latin American art, the center has achieved international acclaim for its innovative exhibitions and its role in promoting the region's rich artistic heritage. The gallery hosts a wide range of solo and group exhibitions, featuring works by celebrated artists such as Basquiat, Botero, Chagall, Cruz-Diez, Dubuffet, Kahlo, Picasso, Rivera, Lam, Warhol, and many others.

As the world’s largest gallery, spanning 55,000 square feet, the Gary Nader Art Centre includes an exhibition gallery, the Nader Museum, and an upcoming Sculpture Park. This Sculpture Park, set to open in the vibrant Miami Design District, will offer a unique outdoor exhibition space that enhances the gallery’s diverse offerings. With a private collection of over 2,000 pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries, the center showcases the richness of modern and contemporary art.

Founded by Gary Nader in 1985, the gallery has become a cornerstone of Miami's art scene. Nader’s vision and dedication have been pivotal in establishing the gallery’s global reputation and its impact on the international art community. 

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