Fernando Botero is one of the most renowned artists on the international scene, the creator of iconic works that have become deeply embedded in the collective imagination. The monumental forms of his subjects and their voluminous physiques have always been his signature style—what makes his work instantly recognizable and unique. In his art, Botero celebrates the opulence of form, with volume heightened by the hyper-expressive use of color—an abundance that conveys positivity, richness, and vitality. This publication chronicles over sixty years of his artistic career through paintings, watercolors, sanguines, charcoals, and sculptures, many of which are previously unseen. These works portray the poetic universe of an artist whose roots lie deep in his native Colombia.