Who is Fernando Botero's Wife Sophia Vari? Age, Wiki, Bio, Family, Career, Net Worth & More

Sophia Vari was a Greek painter and sculptor who was married to the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero. She passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 83. She was known for her geometric and colorful sculptures that blended the Renaissance and the Avant Garde. She had a successful and diverse career that spanned over six decades and exhibited her works around the world.

She was also an ambassador of Greek culture and lived in various countries with her husband. She had a daughter from her first marriage and four stepchildren from her second marriage. She was a remarkable woman who left a lasting legacy in the art world.

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Sophia Vari Biography Profile:

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Name	Sophia Vari
Nick Name	N/A
Date of Birth	1940
Birth Place	Vari, Greece
Age (as of 2023)	83 (deceased)
Gender	Female
Zodiac sign	N/A
Profession	Painter and sculptor
Nationality	Greek
Ethnicity	Hispanic
Home Town/State	Vari, Greece
School	N/A
College	École des Beaux-Arts in Paris
Educational Qualification	Self-taught artist
Religion	N/A
Hobbies	Painting, sculpting, traveling
Marital Status	Married twice
Boyfriend	N/A
Net Worth	N/A

Sophia Vari Early Life and Education

Sophia Vari was born in 1940 in Vari, a village near Athens, to a Greek father and a Hungarian mother. She had a daughter named Ileana from her first marriage to a Greek industrialist. She moved to Paris at the age of 16 and studied painting at the École des Beaux-Arts. She was influenced by Cubism and Surrealism as well as by the art traditions of various cultures, such as Mayan, Egyptian, Olmec, Cycladic, Greek, and Baroque. She started sculpting in 1976 and experimented with different materials, such as marble, bronze, wood, and resin. She also created assemblages on canvas that combined painting and design.

Sophia Vari Family Details

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Father Name	N/A
Mother Name	N/A
Brother(s)	N/A
Sister(s)	N/A
Spouse(s)	Greek industrialist (divorced), Fernando Botero (1978-2023)
Children	Ileana (from first marriage), Fernando Botero Zea, Lina Botero, Juan Carlos Botero, Pedro Botero (from second marriage)

Sophia Vari Career Highlight:

Sophia Vari was one of the most important sculptresses in the contemporary art world. She developed a personal style that harmonized the Renaissance heritage with the artistic Avant Garde of the 20th century. Her sculptures were characterized by their geometric shapes, sensual curves, and vibrant colors. Her paintings were also full of dynamism and intelligence. She exhibited her works internationally and received many accolades for her contribution to art.

Some of her notable exhibitions were held at the Benaki Museum in Athens, the Temple of Confucius in Beijing, the Pera Museum in Istanbul, and the Park Avenue in New York. She was also an ambassador of Greek culture and lived in various countries, such as France, Italy, Colombia, and Monaco.

Sophia Vari Physical Stats and More:

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Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Blonde
Hair Length	Medium
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Favorite Things

Field	Information
Favorite Food	Greek cuisine
Favorite Books	Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Favorite Wear	Casual
Favorite Animal	Dog
Favorite Things to Do	Painting, sculpting, traveling
Favorite Destination	Italy

Social Media Handles

Social Media Platform	Handle/Username
Instagram	sophiavari_official
Twitter	N/A
Facebook Page	Sophia Vari

Who is Fernando Botero’s Wife Sophia Vari? Age, Wiki, Bio, Family, Career, Net Worth & More