Fernando Botero Angulo was born in Medellín, Colombia, and studied art in Madrid and Paris. He developed his distinctive style, later termed 'Boterismo,' in the 1950s, which brought him international recognition.

Botero's work is characterized by the exaggerated, rounded volumes of people and objects, often used to convey political satire or humor. He worked primarily in painting and sculpture, and his monumental bronze sculptures have been installed in public spaces worldwide.

His art can be found in highly visible locations such as Park Avenue in New York and the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Botero's legacy continues through major museum collections and ongoing auction interest, as seen in recent sales at Christie's.