Something Big is Happening at Bowers!

They have lined the most famous avenues and plazas in the world and now Fernando Botero’s monumental sculptures come to Bowers Museum, Santa Ana. Three beautiful, big and bronze works of art by the acclaimed artist are on view in the musuem’s Key Courtyard as part of the upcoming exhibition The Baroque World of Fernando Botero.

Fernando Botero
Smoking Woman, 1987
Bronze; 73 x 141 3/4 x 34 1/4 in.

Fernando Botero
The Rape of Europa, 1999
Bronze; 81 1/2 x 71 3/4 x 122 in.

Fernando Botero
Hand, 1985
Bronze; 102 1/4 x 55 x 69 in. Getting these monumental artworks upright and placed was no easy feat. Weighing in at between 1 and 3 tons, it took a forklift and four men to move, uncrate and place these playful and irresistibly attractive sculptures. You can view over 20 more images of this challenging exhibit by joining us on Facebook or join us on Twitter for museum updates.

Round and voluminous treatment of the figure is the signature of the artist’s unmistakable style. Read more about artist Fernando Botero in the gorgeous full color exhibition catalog available in our gift store. Enjoy these sculptures and nearly 100 other paintings, works on paper and sculptures at the much anticipated exhibition opening Saturday, September 12, 2009. This exhibition is organized and circulated by Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia. All images and text under copyright. Please contact Collection Department for permission to use.