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Claude Picasso, Custodian of a Legendary Legacy, Passes Away at 76

Claude Picasso, the son of renowned artist Pablo Picasso, has tragically passed away at the age of 76. This news follows closely after the demise of his mother, artist Françoise Gilot, and during the 50th anniversary commemorations of his father’s death. Claude was a pivotal figure in the stewardship of Picasso’s artistic legacy, working to […]

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Paloma Ruiz-Picasso Takes Charge as Administrator of Pablo Picasso’s Estate

Paloma Ruiz-Picasso, the daughter of renowned artist Pablo Picasso, has been appointed as the administrator of her father’s estate, according to their lawyer. This announcement comes after the passing of their mother, French artist Françoise Gilot, in June. Paloma Ruiz-Picasso takes over the role from her brother Claude, who had served as the director since

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Francoise Gilot, a Writer, Artist, and Former Lover of Pablo Picasso, Passes Away at 101

Pratiksha Shome Francoise Gilot, who rose above her companion Pablo Picasso’s shadow to find success as a stand-alone artist, passed away at the age of 101. A talented painter, Gilot also published a best-selling memoir in 1964 that chronicled her turbulent relationship with the Spanish modern art titan. She spoke of the “hell” of being

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Celebrating wonderful women in art; the nature of joy in painting springtime; Michelangelo’s David takes to Dubai

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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