Fernando Botero Man Smoking Cigarette, 1979Located in J Paul’s Italian Steakhouse Modern Contemporary Private Room
Botero, South America's most renowned and beloved living artist, is celebrated for his distinctive "Boterismo" style, marked by exuberant, sensuous volumetric forms. His rounded figures and objects, often infused with humor and charm, have drawn widespread admiration. His work spans a remarkable thematic range, including scenes of Colombian life, portraits, still lives, and politically charged pieces addressing issues like drug cartels and human rights abuses. Botero has also created unique reimagining’s of iconic Western artworks.