Smoking Woman Sculpture in Cascade

Admire the curves and lofty attitude of the reclining bronze Smoking Woman sculpture in Cascade, a larger-than-life sculpture constructed in the Yerevan Cascade Complex by Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero. The sculpture is part of the Cafesjian Sculpture Garden and is next to a tiny fountain placed along a lengthy stairway in central Yerevan. This woman smoking a thin cigarette is one of three outdoor sculptures in Yereven created by Medelin's father of the Boterismo movement.

One of the reproductions is the Yerevan sculpture. Unlike Botero's other works in Yerevan, this sculpture drew criticism from locals who thought it was strange to see a nude smoking lady in the heart of the city. However, neighbors became used to the statue over time.

Location: Yerevan