# Fernando Botero traveling exhibitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fernando-botero-traveling-exhibitions
> Updated: 2026-08-02T16:49:23.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 5.

The Colombian artist’s 2026 touring program continues across Italy and the United States. In Sicily, a dual showcase opened in late July: the open‑air exhibition “L’incanto del Mito” at Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples presents 25 original works – eight bronze statues among the ancient ruins and 17 paintings, drawings and watercolors inside Villa Aurea – and runs until 31 October. A complementary display of twelve additional pieces is installed at Palermo’s Palazzo Belmonte Riso. The broader Sicilian program, organized by regional cultural authorities, features 37 works from the Botero Zea Collection and includes participation by Botero’s son Fernando Botero Zea, his nephew Fernando Botero Quintana (who also co‑curates the Agrigento show with critic Nicola Barbatelli), and Colombian ambassador Ligia Margarita Quessep Bitar.

In New York, Sotheby’s Breuer opened “Botero in New York” on 22 July, scheduled through 7 September. The exhibition, jointly organized by the Fernando Botero Foundation and Sotheby’s, displays more than 35 paintings and sculptures from the artist’s formative 1960‑1973 period, many offered for sale, marking the first solo Botero show at the Breuer venue and the first major New York presentation dedicated to a single Colombian artist.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Fernando Botero exhibition opens in Agrigento's Valley of Temples

Botero’s works open in Agrigento’s Valley of Temples through Oct 2026, while Val di Sole hosts a Pop and Street Art show featuring Warhol, Banksy and others until Sep 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fernando-botero-exhibition-opens-in-agrigentos-valley-of-temples

### 2026-07-26: Fernando Botero Exhibition Opens at Sotheby's New York

Sotheby’s New York hosts “Botero in New York,” a solo exhibition of Fernando Botero’s 1960‑73 works, with loans from the Botero Foundation and pieces for sale, running 22 July‑7 September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fernando-botero-exhibition-opens-at-sothebys-new-york

### 2026-07-22: Sotheby’s launches major Botero exhibition in New York

Sotheby’s in New York opened ‘Botero in New York’, a major exhibition of over 35 works by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, running from late July to early September and marking the first solo Botero show at a

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sothebys-launches-major-botero-exhibition-in-new-york

### 2026-07-22: Fernando Botero exhibition opens at Agrigento's Valley of the Temples

Fernando Botero's 'L'incanto del Mito' displays 25 works—including eight bronze statues—at Agrigento's Valley of the Temples from July 23 to Oct 31, 2026, with indoor pieces in Villa Aurea.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fernando-botero-exhibition-opens-at-agrigentos-valley-of-the-temples

### 2026-07-01: Fernando Botero exhibition launches in Sicily's Agrigento and Palermo

Fernando Botero's works debut in Sicily with dual exhibitions at Agrigento's Valley of the Temples and Palermo's Palazzo Riso, showcasing 37 pieces from his collection.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fernando-botero-exhibition-launches-in-sicilys-agrigento-and-palermo

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