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Reina Sofía Museum Lifts Ban on Photographing Picasso’s Guernica

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Introduction In a significant move, the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid has recently lifted a decades-old ban on taking photographs of Pablo Picasso’s iconic anti-war masterpiece, Guernica. The decision, made under the leadership of the museum’s new director, Manuel Segade, marks a departure from the long-standing image restrictions that have been in place for over […]

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Brushes and Bars: 11 Artists Who Dabbled in Crime

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Art has always been a mirror reflecting the complexities of human nature. Throughout history, there have been artists who not only used their creative talents to captivate audiences but also delved into the realm of criminality. From forgers to thieves, and murders to insanity, these individuals straddled the line between artistic brilliance and unlawful

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Picasso Painting Takes Center Stage in Christopher Nolan’s Biopic ‘Oppenheimer’

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In Christopher Nolan’s latest film, “Oppenheimer,” the renowned artist Pablo Picasso makes a star appearance alongside the famed physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The movie delves into Oppenheimer’s life, exploring both his scientific brilliance and personal complexities, while also drawing intriguing connections to Picasso’s work. Among these connections is a significant moment in the film where

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Picasso Wave at Art Basel, Featuring Masterpieces and Criticism

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Pratiksha Shome It is almost difficult to forget that this year is the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s passing thanks to the museum world. There are the fifty or so shows put on by the governments of Spain and France, and then there are unconventional events like “It’s Pablo-matic,” the divisive exhibition co-curated by stand-up

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

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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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Comedian Hannah Gadsby Curates Picasso Exhibition: Is it Awful?

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Tsuktiben Jamir This year marks Pablo Picasso’s (1881–1973) 50th death anniversary. One of the most significant artists of the 20th century, he revolutionised the field of art with his creative approaches. Picasso, who was born in Spain, had a prolific career spanning a variety of creative movements, from the Cubist movement he co-founded through his

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‘Picasso the Foreigner’: An artist who was shunned by his adoptive country

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Tsuktiben Jamir Born in Algeria in 1948, Annie Cohen-Solal is a notable French scholar, historian, intellect, and biographer. She has said so herself that she has been tracing the connections between art, literature, and society through her works. Published on 21st March 2023, her biographical book ‘Picasso the Foreigner: An Artist in France, 1900-1973’ leads

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Getty and London’s National Portrait gallery to acquire Joshua Reynolds painting at $61.9 M.

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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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Sculpture of Picasso’s corpse is the point of attraction at Madrid’s Top Contemporary Art Fair

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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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