Sophia Vari facts for kids

Sophia Vari (Greek: Σοφία Βάρη; 1940 – 5 May 2023) was a talented Greek artist. She was famous for creating both paintings and sculptures.

About Sophia Vari

Sophia Vari was born in 1940 with the name Sophia Canellopoulos. She later married another famous sculptor named Fernando Botero.

Her Artistic Journey

In 1992, Sophia Vari opened her own art studio in Paris, France. There, she taught other artists, helping them develop their skills. She became well-known for her unique art styles. She used both polychromic (meaning many colors) and monochromic (meaning one color or shades of one color) approaches in her work.

Sophia Vari passed away in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on May 5, 2023.

Exhibitions of Her Art

Sophia Vari's amazing artwork was shown all around the world. People in many different countries had the chance to see her paintings and sculptures.

Major Art Shows

• In 2004, a special exhibition of her art was held at the Benaki Museum in Athens, Greece.
• In 2008, her art was displayed at the Temple of Confucius in Beijing, China. This was a very important event because it was the first time a non-Chinese artist had an exhibition there. It happened at the same time as the Beijing Olympics.
• In 2013, her sculptures and paintings were shown at the Pera Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.

Famous Artworks by Sophia Vari

Sophia Vari created many beautiful pieces of art throughout her life.

Notable Paintings

• Lemon
• Female figure

Notable Sculptures

• Couple
• Et Ton Corps Se Penche Et S'allonge Comme U...
• Les Nénuphars
• Les Amants
• L'astrolabe
• Femme Au Chapeau
• Double Épée
• Ombres nostalgiques
• Éternité secrète
• Ailes du charbon
• Crime passionnel

See also

In Spanish: Sophia Vari para niños