Famous painter opens "Horrors of Abu Ghraib"

Fernando Botero, one of the most respected artists of his generation, has opened an exhibit of paintings depicting the "Horrors of Abu Ghraib." First known for his depiction of mundane, domestic scenes, Botero began to depict the consequences of conflict in his native Colombia during the 1990s. His shock and disgust at the scenes from Abu Ghraib inspired dozens of canvasses during the past year. He told Reuters this week he wanted to stand as a "permanent witness to a great crime." The exhibit opened in Rome, and will travel to Germany and Greece. There are no plans for a US showing.