Eight sculptures by the late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who died final September on the age of 91, are at the moment on show within the streets of the Italian capital, Rome.
One of many works that has been standard amongst vacationers is the sculpture ”Sleeping Venus”, with St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican within the background. The bronze sculptures, weighing a number of tons, might be displayed in an open area within the historic middle of Rome till early October.
The town has additionally created a strolling tour, permitting guests to get pleasure from viewing all of the sculptures.
It’s value noting that Botero (born in 1932 and died in 2023) had many connections with Italy. Throughout his early years, he made a number of journeys there, the place outdated masters equivalent to Michelangelo influenced his work. He had a vacation dwelling in Tuscany.
