Event Details
Step inside the world of Fernando Botero – the Colombian master whose iconic forms transformed volume into a language of warmth, humour, and humanity. Asia's largest and most personal presentation of his work, drawn directly from the family collection.
Asia's Largest Presentation
The most ambitious presentation of Fernando Botero's work ever staged in Asia, featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures spanning the full arc of his career.
The Family Collection
The works on display come directly from the Botero family collection – a rare intimacy that brings you closer to the artist himself.
The Full Range of Boterismo
From early studies to his most celebrated canvases and monumental bronzes, this exhibition traces the evolution of Botero's signature style: generous forms, rich colour, and a precision that hides behind its own playfulness.
IMBA Bundle
Visit all three IMBA experiences with one ticket. Botero: Heart of Volume, Botero: A Life in Fullness, and David Hockney: Bigger & Closer – available as a bundle until 1 June 2026.
General Info
- Date & Time:
- 10am - 7pm (last admission at 6pm) on Mondays to Thursdays,
- 10am - 8pm (last admission at 7pm) on Fridays - Sundays and PH
- Duration: Self-paced, approx. 45–60 min
- Location: IMBA Theatre, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-23, Singapore 018953
- Age Advisory: Advisory 16 (Some Nudity). Parental guidance advised for those under 16
- Restricted Items: Food, Drinks or Bulky Items are not allowed inside the gallery
- Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible
- FAQs: Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
- Make the most of your visit with IMBA bundle - Discover the full selection of curated experiences at IMBA with one single ticket. Line-up till 31st May includes Botero: Heart of Volume, Botero: A Life in Fullness and David Hockney: Bigger and Closer
Description
Botero: Heart of Volume is the largest presentation of Fernando Botero's work ever shown in Asia, featuring pieces drawn directly from the family collection, including works never before seen in Singapore. The exhibition spans the gallery and the Gardens: inside, encounter the precision and warmth of his paintings and sculptures at close range; outside, his monumental bronzes shape the landscape with presence and personality. This is Boterismo in full – an expansive encounter with one of the most recognisable artistic languages of the 20th century.
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