Ángel Botello: Caribbean Gauguin – A Pioneer of Latin American Postmodern Art Ángel Botello (born circa 1935) stands as one of the most celebrated figures in Latin American postmodern art, a painter and sculptor whose distinctive style—characterized by bold colors and evocative depictions of Puerto Rican island life—continues to command significant auction prices. Often dubbed “the Caribbean Gauguin,” Botello’s artistic vision transcended conventional movements, forging his own path rooted in Impressionism and Expressionism while simultaneously embracing sculptural explorations and innovativ…