Fernando Botero and the Complete Circus Series
Fernando Botero and the Complete Circus Series
The internationally esteemed Colombian artist will present the launch of his latest book Circus: Paintings and Works on Paper at Americas Society.
New York, October 17, 2013—Americas Society invites you to a press conference and discussion on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. with artist Fernando Botero for the launch of his latest book Circus: Paintings and Works on Paper (Glitterati). This latest title marks the first time the complete circus series has ever been published together as a collection and represents all of the esteemed artist’s work on one of his favorite subjects. In March 1969, Americas Society (formerly known as the Center for Inter-American Relations) presented in its art gallery Botero's first New York solo exhibition.
Inspired by a traveling circus he encountered in a small Mexican town on the Pacific coast, Botero uses bright colors and unexpected movement to celebrate the poetry of the circus in Circus: Paintings and Works on Paper. The 134 paintings and 57 drawings included in the book explore light, color, style, and space and do so with a poignancy that highlights—through the extravagant volume of Botero’s figures—the exceptional beauty of the human body. This clever series playfully engages the viewer and invites each one to participate in Botero’s circus.
After the press conference, Botero will be interviewed by Gina Tarver, assistant professor of art history at Texas State University. A book signing session will follow the presentation.
Fernando Botero (b. 1932) is the most famous living artist of our time, whose distinctive figures are instantly recognizable. His work is internationally praised and has been spotlighted by The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Art in America, and BBC Newsnight as well as by Sotheby’s in New York, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, The Museum of Modern Art, and The Guggenheim in Bilbao and New York among others. At the start of his career, the Colombian artist studied at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid before traveling to Paris and Florence to expand upon his understanding of fine art. In 1958, he gained widespread recognition for his first prize piece at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos. Botero continues to be an active member of the art community and works primarily in Monte Carlo and Italy.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Registration: 5:45 p.m.
Press Conference 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Book Presentation and Discussion: 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Book Signing: 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Press Inquiries: Please contact Adriana La Rotta at alarotta@as-coa.org or 1-212-277-8384.
Book Information: Mi Mi Chloe Park, Publicity Manager Glitterati Incorporated at mcpark@glitteratiincorporated.com.
Image: Circus: Paintings and Works on Paper by Fernando Botero, © 2013, published by Glitterati Incorporated
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