The Soul of Chaves: The Artistic Journey of Carlos Botelho Born in the historic landscape of Chaves, Portugal, in 1964, Carlos Botelho—often known simply as Bottelho—emerged as a versatile force in the contemporary Portuguese art scene. His early years were steeped in the rugged beauty of the Vila Real district, a setting that would profoundly shape his visual language. As a child, his curiosity was piqued not only by the natural worl…