Botero: A Life in Fullness Immersive Experience
A 40-minute immersive audiovisual journey through the life of artist Fernando Botero, narrated by his eldest son, in Singapore.
- 40-minute immersive audiovisual experience dedicated to Fernando Botero
- Narrated personally by Fernando Botero Zea, the artist's eldest son
- Large-scale projections, animation, and soundscapes throughout
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Botero: A Life in Fullness (Immersive Experience) Singapore Resident
A ticket for Singapore residents that includes the immersive show and a separate art exhibition.
Admission to the 40-minute immersive show · Admission to the exhibition of original paintings and monumental sculptures
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£9.50
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What's included
- Admission to the 40-minute immersive show
- Admission to the exhibition of original paintings and monumental sculptures
About this ticket
This ticket gives you access to the 40-minute immersive show and an accompanying exhibition of Botero's original paintings and sculptures. You will book a specific timeslot for the show, which starts promptly. This option is only valid for Singapore residents, and you must bring a valid ID for verification at the entrance.
Practical info
This ticket is valid for a specific date and timeslot that you select during booking. Passenger ages are: Child (3–12) and Adult (13–59). The show's duration is approximately 40 minutes. You may adjust your timeslot once, subject to availability.
How to redeem
You will receive a ticket with a QR code. Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked timeslot and present your QR code for entry. Proof of Singapore residency (e.g., a valid identity card) is required for admission.
Important notes
- This ticket is for Singapore residents only (citizens, PRs, and pass holders); proof of residency is required on entry.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable once booked.
- Late arrival may result in non-admittance until a suitable time is available, at the venue's discretion.
- The exhibition is rated Advisory 16 for some nudity; parental guidance is advised for viewers under 16.
A ticket for Singapore residents that includes the immersive show and a separate art exhibition.
Botero: A Life in Fullness (Immersive Experience) Non - Resident
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September 2026
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What's included
- Admission to the 40-minute immersive show
- Admission to the exhibition of original paintings
- Admission to the exhibition of monumental sculptures
About this ticket
Your ticket gives you access to the 40-minute immersive show and an accompanying exhibition of Botero's original paintings and sculptures. You will book a specific timeslot for the show, which starts promptly. This is the standard admission ticket for all visitors who are not Singapore residents.
Practical info
This ticket is valid for a specific date and timeslot that you select during booking. Passenger ages are: Child (3–12) and Adult (13+). The show's duration is approximately 40 minutes. You may adjust your timeslot once, subject to availability.
How to redeem
You will receive a ticket with a QR code. Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked timeslot and present your QR code for entry.
Important notes
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable once booked.
- Late arrival may result in non-admittance until a suitable time is available, at the venue's discretion.
- The exhibition is rated Advisory 16 for some nudity; parental guidance is advised for viewers under 16.
A standard entry ticket for non-residents, including the immersive show and a separate art exhibition.
Choose your date
September 2026
Change the date or party above
About this experience
Botero: A Life in Fullness brings the world of Colombian artist Fernando Botero to life through large-scale projections, animation, and soundscapes, in what's billed as the first immersive experience dedicated to his work. Jointly produced by IMBA and the Fernando Botero Foundation, the show moves beyond gallery walls to trace the artist's path from his roots in Colombia to international recognition, using his signature rounded, voluminous figures as a visual backdrop throughout.
What sets this immersive experience apart is its narrator: Fernando Botero Zea, the artist's eldest son, guides you through personal stories and family memories rather than a straightforward art history lecture. Expect a portrait that reveals Botero as a father shaped by joy and loss, not just the celebrated painter and sculptor known worldwide. The exhibition carries an Advisory 16 rating for some nudity, though younger visitors are permitted with parental guidance.
Held in Singapore, this is a seated, screen-and-sound driven show rather than a walkthrough gallery, making it a good fit for anyone curious about Botero's work or immersive art formats more broadly. The full experience runs around 40 minutes.
What to expect
You'll settle into the immersive space as large-scale projections wrap the room, setting the scene for a narrative that opens with Botero's early life in Colombia. The show unfolds chronologically, blending animation and soundscapes with archival-style storytelling as Fernando Botero Zea narrates his father's rise from local artist to global name.
As the experience progresses, the focus shifts from career milestones to more personal territory: family memories, moments of joy, and periods of loss that shaped Botero as both an artist and a man. The projections continue to draw on his signature rounded forms, giving the visuals a distinct identity throughout. The full show runs approximately 40 minutes, after which you're free to leave the space at your own pace.
Things to note
- This exhibition is rated Advisory 16 for some nudity; parental guidance is advised for viewers under 16
- Arrive a few minutes early to find a comfortable spot before the show begins
- The experience is fully seated and indoors, so no special footwear or gear is needed
- Lighting is dim throughout much of the show, so allow your eyes time to adjust
- Narration is delivered in the featured language, so check ahead if you need subtitles or translation
- Photography policies can vary for immersive shows, so check on arrival if you'd like to take pictures
