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Exhibition: PABLO PICASSO through the prism of “Cahiers d’Art”
The Cahiers d’Art magazine, founded in 1926, is closely linked to the work of Pablo Picasso, to which it dedicated dozens of articles until the end of the 1950s. Under the impetus of its founder, Christian Zervos, Cahiers d’Art played a crucial role in the dissemination of the artist’s work, which it associated with that of his contemporaries, with archaic and extra-European works, or with views of modern architecture.
Musée national Picasso-Paris (Paris 3rd)
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The magazine appears in particular as a privileged meeting place between artists from historical Cubism – Picasso, Georges Braque, or Henri Laurens – and the Surrealist generation. André Breton and Paul Éluard published texts there. The works of André Masson, Man Ray, Max Ernst, or Joan Miró also found their place. The magazine thus constructs a certain Cubist genealogy of Surrealism – and conversely, a Surrealist reinterpretation of Cubism. As Zervos wrote in his History of Contemporary Art in 1938: “Cubism has masterfully demonstrated the surreality of the things that surround us.”
Through more than thirty works, most of them reproduced in the pages of Cahiers d’Art, this dossier exhibition, conceived for the centenary of its creation, evokes the visual universe of the magazine and offers a journey through Picasso’s work, confronted with drawings and paintings by other artists, from Henri Rousseau to Joan Miró, including Salvador Dalí and Max Ernst.
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Step into the vibrant dialogue between cubism and surrealism through a carefully curated selection of works that graced the pages of a legendary art review. You will explore how Picasso challenged reality alongside visionaries like Dalí and Miró in a truly captivating artistic journey.
The Musée national Picasso-Paris presents a specialized exhibition focused on the influence of 'Cahiers d’art' magazine on Pablo Picasso’s work. Running until January 3, 2027, this exhibition highlights the historical dialogue between cubism and surrealism through over thirty key artworks. It marks the centennial of the publication, featuring works by artists like Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and Max Ernst alongside Picasso’s pieces. Whether you are an art historian or a curious visitor, you can enjoy this cultural experience for free, as admission is open to the public without charge, subject to gallery capacity, from Tuesday to Sunday.
This exhibition explores the vital role of the 'Cahiers d’art' journal as a meeting point for artists from the historical cubist movement and the surrealist generation. Conceived for the magazine's centennial, the exhibition features over thirty works, most of which were reproduced in its pages. It offers a unique opportunity to understand how the publication fostered a complex exchange between cubism and surrealism, featuring texts by André Breton and Paul Éluard alongside visual art.
The layout guides you through Picasso’s career, juxtaposing his paintings and drawings with works by influential contemporaries such as the Douanier Rousseau, Max Ernst, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí. Through this selection, the exhibition reflects the vision of Zervos, who argued that cubism masterfully demonstrated the surreality of our environment.
Visit the exhibition at the Musée national Picasso-Paris in the 3rd arrondissement. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00. Entry is free of charge, subject to capacity. Additionally, standard access to the museum remains free on the first Sunday of every month.
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