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At what point did Botero say he is "the most Colombian of Colombian artists"?
In his early career
After winning the first prize at Salón de Artistas Colombianos
After moving to Paris
After receiving the International Sculpture Center's award
Answer
In his early career, Colombian artist Fernando Botero described himself as "the most Colombian of Colombian artists". Botero's work is often characterized by its exaggerated forms and bright colors, and has been described as "an ironic take on Latin American culture and politics".
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