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€100 tickets could win a Picasso to fund Alzheimer's research in Paris
culture2 hours ago

€100 tickets could win a Picasso to fund Alzheimer's research in Paris

A Paris charity raffle offers Picasso’s 1941 gouache 'Tête de Femme' as the prize for €100 tickets, aiming to sell up to 120,000 entries and raise as much as €12 million. Of that, €1 million goes to Opera Gallery (the painting’s owner) and the rest to medical research via the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. The draw is on 14 April at Christie's Paris, with the artwork on public display beforehand; past raffles in 2013 and 2020 raised over €10 million for various causes.

via Euronews.com|
#alzheimers#christies#culture
Draw to own a $1M Picasso: raffle tickets cost about $116
entertainment8 hours ago

Draw to own a $1M Picasso: raffle tickets cost about $116

Pablo Picasso’s 1941 gouache “Tête de Femme” (valued at around $1 million) is being offered in the charity campaign “1 Picasso for 100 euros,” where each ticket costs 100 euros (about $116). 120,000 tickets are available, with the winner drawn on April 14. Proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation across Europe. The piece was donated by Opera Gallery, and Picasso’s grandson Olivier Widmaier Picasso says the work is undervalued and that the winner can keep, display, or resell it.

via Yahoo|
#alzheimers-research-foundation#charity#entertainment
German police dismantle art forgery ring selling fake Picasso, Rembrandt, and other masterpieces
world5 months ago

German police dismantle art forgery ring selling fake Picasso, Rembrandt, and other masterpieces

German police have dismantled an international art forgery ring led by a 77-year-old Bavarian man, which attempted to sell fake artworks attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and others for tens of millions of dollars. The scheme involved forged paintings, ceramic vases, and expert reports, with authorities seizing numerous suspected forgeries across Germany, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein, now pending expert analysis.

via NPR|
#art-forgery#art-theft#germany
Record-Breaking Picasso Painting Sells for $140 Million
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Record-Breaking Picasso Painting Sells for $140 Million

A painting by Pablo Picasso titled "Woman with a Watch" has sold for $139.4 million at an auction in New York, making it the second-highest price ever achieved for the artist. The masterpiece depicts Picasso's young mistress, Marie-Therese Walter, and was purchased by an anonymous buyer after a four-minute bidding process. Picasso, known for his artistic versatility, completed over 13,000 paintings and 100,000 engravings and prints during his lifetime.

via Fox Business|
#art-auction#arts-and-culture#marie-therese-walter
"Record-Breaking Picasso Painting Fetches $139 Million at Auction"
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Picasso Painting Fetches $139 Million at Auction"

Pablo Picasso's 1932 painting "Femme à la montre" sold for over $139 million at a Sotheby's auction, becoming the most valuable artwork sold at an auction this year. The painting, depicting Picasso's lover Marie-Thérèse Walter, is a significant piece in the fall art auction season and was part of a larger collection sale. This sale marks the second most expensive Picasso painting sold at auction, behind "Les femmes d'Alger (Version 'O')."

via Reuters|
#art-auction#arts-and-culture#marie-therese-walter
Art Auctions Go High-Octane: Picasso, Monet, and Ferrari Drive Monster Sales
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Art Auctions Go High-Octane: Picasso, Monet, and Ferrari Drive Monster Sales

New York's major auction houses, Sotheby's and Christie's, are gearing up for their autumn sales, aiming to move billions of dollars' worth of art and a rare Ferrari. Sotheby's is expected to come out on top with its sale of a US$120 million Picasso painting and the collection of wealthy art patron Emily Fisher Landau, which could net around US$400 million. Christie's is offering a range of high-value lots, including a Monet painting and a prized Rothko canvas. Additionally, RM Sotheby's will auction a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, expected to fetch over US$60 million. The art and luxury goods market remains strong, driven by China and showing no signs of slowing down.

via The Straits Times|
#art-market#arts-and-culture#auction-houses
From Hip Hop to Picasso: Exploring the Artistic Evolution of the New Season
arts-and-culture2 years ago

From Hip Hop to Picasso: Exploring the Artistic Evolution of the New Season

The Saint Louis Art Museum is hosting an exhibit titled "The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century," exploring the impact of hip hop on contemporary art. The exhibit features over 90 works, including graffiti, fashion, and art made from unexpected materials. Museums across the country are also showcasing exhibitions, such as commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death and highlighting the works of female artists Alma Thomas and Ruth Asawa. Additionally, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting the "Manet/Degas" exhibit, featuring a historic appearance of Manet's "Olympia" in the United States.

via CBS News|
#arts-and-culture#contemporary-art#exhibitions
"Ban Lifted: Photograph Picasso's 'Guernica' at Reina Sofía Museum"
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Ban Lifted: Photograph Picasso's 'Guernica' at Reina Sofía Museum"

The Reina Sofía museum in Madrid has lifted its ban on photographing Picasso's iconic antiwar masterpiece, "Guernica," in an effort to enhance the viewing experience for visitors. However, the use of flash, tripods, and selfie sticks is still prohibited to prevent potential damage to the 25-foot oil painting. The museum's decision to allow photography aims to bring the painting closer to the public and align with advancements in technology. While some visitors appreciate the change, concerns remain about distracted visitors and the potential cheapening of museum experiences for the sake of social media.

via The New York Times|
#arts-and-culture#guernica#museum
"Record-breaking Art Auction: Picasso's Mistress Portrait and Landau Collection Fetch Over $520 Million"
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Record-breaking Art Auction: Picasso's Mistress Portrait and Landau Collection Fetch Over $520 Million"

A Picasso masterpiece titled "Femme à la montre" is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in November and is expected to sell for over $120 million. The 1932 oil painting depicts Picasso's lover and muse, Marie-Thérèse Walter. The artwork is from one of the most prolific years of Picasso's career and is described as a masterpiece by the auction house. The painting is part of the collection of Emily Fisher Landau, a renowned art collector, and is one of about 120 works expected to sell for over $400 million overall.

via CNN|
#arts-and-culture#artwork#auction
Son Asks Dad to Return Stolen Picasso.
arts2 years ago

Son Asks Dad to Return Stolen Picasso.

A painting by Pablo Picasso, "Portrait of a Woman and a Musketeer," which went missing in 1969, was found in the hallway closet of a forklift operator's home. The FBI was hot on the trail of the painting, but the operator's father, a fixer, helped him return it to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The painting was worth an estimated $75,000 and was signed "Robbin' Hood." The painting's current whereabouts are unknown, but it is believed to be in the private collection of Sidney and Dorothy Kohl.

via The New York Times|
#art-history#arts#family
Remembering Françoise Gilot: Artist, Writer, and Picasso's Former Lover.
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Remembering Françoise Gilot: Artist, Writer, and Picasso's Former Lover.

Françoise Gilot, a renowned artist and former lover of Pablo Picasso, has passed away at the age of 101. Gilot was a painter and author who had a successful career in her own right, but was also known for her relationship with Picasso, with whom she had two children. Her legacy includes her art, as well as her memoir "Life with Picasso," which provided insight into the artist's personal life.

via TODAY|
#artist#arts-and-culture#francoise-gilot
The Controversy Surrounding Hannah Gadsby's Picasso Exhibit.
arts2 years ago

The Controversy Surrounding Hannah Gadsby's Picasso Exhibit.

The Brooklyn Museum's exhibition "It's Pablo-matic: Picasso According to Hannah Gadsby" has drawn crowds and strong reactions since its opening. The exhibition presents paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Picasso alongside works by female artists in the museum's collection to explore the Spanish artist's troublesome legacy. While some reviews have been scathing, the museum stands by the exhibition, arguing that it was meant to prompt heated discussion. The exhibition has increased general admission by 51 percent over the weekend before.

via The New York Times|
#art-exhibition#arts#brooklyn-museum
Hannah Gadsby's 'Pablo-matic' Show Sparks Controversy at Brooklyn Museum.
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Hannah Gadsby's 'Pablo-matic' Show Sparks Controversy at Brooklyn Museum.

The Brooklyn Museum has dismissed negative reviews of “It’s Pablo-matic: Picasso According to Hannah Gadsby,” which opened to the public today after being panned in ARTnews and the New York Times. The show, co-organized by Gadsby and Brooklyn Museum senior curators Catherine Morris and Lisa Small, features more than 100 works. Alongside many Picassos, there are contemporary works by Cecily Brown, Judy Chicago, Renee Cox, Käthe Kollwitz, Dindga McCannon, Ana Mendieta, Marilyn Minter, Joan Semmel, and Faith Ringgold. The collaboration with Gadsby came out of the 2018 hit Netflix special Nanette, which included heavy criticism of Picasso and his influence.

via ARTnews|
#arts-and-culture#brooklyn-museum#contemporary-art