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The Latest Breaking News from Pablo Picasso

Françoise Gilot, painter and muse to Picasso, dies at 101

An accomplished painter and memoirist, French artist became a social celebrity for her romantic relationship with Picasso

The Guardian - US

‘This is an experiment’: is Hannah Gadsby’s Picasso exhibition really that bad?

The comedian has taken on on the iconic yet problematic artist in a show that’s been instantly slated by critics but their co-curators remain defiantly proud

The Guardian - US

Paedophiles, abusers… and selfish mothers? Why cancelling artists is only half the problem

A new book explores why we still consume art created by ‘monsters’. It’s the wrong question, says Eloise Hendy

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Paedophiles, abusers… and selfish mothers? Why cancelling artists is only half the problem

A new book explores why we still consume art created by ‘monsters’. It’s the wrong question, says Eloise Hendy

The Independent UK

Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris review

The Welsh-born painter Gwen John is generally remembered as a “fragile”, isolated figure, said Mark Hudson in The Independent. Neglected for some time after her death, John (1876-1939) was rediscovered in the 1980s, when she was reassessed as a reclusive talent overshadowed by two “bombastic male egos”: her brother, the…

The Week

Missed out on Vermeer? Try these arty gems across Europe instead

With the Amsterdam blockbuster all sold out, our writer picks 10 alternative arty must-sees in Europe – all reachable by train

The Guardian - UK

Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer review – beauty and the beast

Is it OK to love the art of a morally repugnant artist?

The Guardian - UK

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Bees can do so much more than you think – from dancing to being little art critics

Bees are among the most important insects on Earth – vital pollinators of our crops and significant contributors to human societies for thousands of years.

The Conversation

Picasso: ‘quite adorable’ dog in ‘wonderful red bow’ discovered in painting

The fancy canine was found under layers of paint in Le Moulin de la Galette, completed by the Spanish artist in 1900 when he was 19

The Guardian - AU

Trip of the week: discovering Picasso’s roots in Málaga, Andalusia

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death, and museums across Europe and the US are “pulling out all the stops” to celebrate his life and work. Among the most essential destinations on any “immersion tour” is Málaga, says Andrew Ferren in The New York Times. Picasso was…

The Week

6 of the best holiday destinations in France and when to visit

From Antibes in the south to Deauville in the north, here’s our pick of French destinations to explore

The Independent UK

Comedian Hannah Gadsby returns with a stand-up 'love letter'

Hannah Gadsby’s new Netflix special illustrates a different side of the comedian that fans may not have expected — a happier one

The Independent UK

Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer review – what’s your cancellation policy?

The American journalist’s thoughts on how we should respond to art created by dreadful people are muddled and poorly researched

The Guardian - UK

What did the critics who trashed Georgia O’Keeffe have in common? See if you can guess

Over the years, female artists like Georgia O’Keeffe and Hilma af Klint have received scathing reviews. When will women stop being seen as easy targets?

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Bangkok Post

Picasso's 'Guernica' still relevant today

This month marks the anniversary of one of the many atrocities of the last century carried out in the cause of nationalism. On Monday, April 26, 1937, less than a year after dissident Spanish generals launched a coup d'état against a democratically elected coalition government, German and Italian airplanes bombed…

The Guardian - UK

White rhinos for sale, one careful owner: tycoon looks for a billionaire to buy his conservation ranch

South African magnate hopes there will be bidder in auction who prefers 1,993 rare creatures to a superyacht

Bangkok Post

How ideas flow and grow

'I begin with an idea and then it becomes something else," the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso once said. He is right. As you go through an effective creative process method stage by stage, the nature of an idea changes and evolves.

Radio France Internationale

VIDEO: How Pablo became Picasso in Paris

Pablo Ruiz was born in Malaga, but he became Picasso in Paris. In the early 20th century, he was already well-known in Spain, but decided to try his luck in Montmartre.

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Chicago Tribune

In 1913, a culture war erupted over an exhibition of modern works at the Art Institute of Chicago

CHICAGO — In 1913, the Art Institute of Chicago was the scene of what is now known as a culture war, a spitting match between defenders of tradition and partisans of innovation. Each side was convinced that civilization’s fate had been sealed, for better or worse, when the museum hosted…

The Guardian - UK

UK imposes sanctions on art collector accused of financing Hezbollah

Nazem Ahmad, who has owned works by Picasso and Warhol, suspected of laundering money for militant group

The Guardian - UK

Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian review – Swedish mystic is no match for the great modernist

Connecting the two through their shared religious interests misunderstands the Dutch artist – and does Af Klint no favours

Digital Camera World

Own a Carolyn Drake or Alec Soth print for $110/£110: Magnum print sale now on

Works by 101 photographers appear in the ‘Vital Signs’ Magnum Square sale, for one week only, until April 23

The Guardian - UK

From childhood to cubism: on the Picasso travel trail in Spain and France

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death. Here are seven great spots to commemorate his work. By Louise Roddon

Daily Mirror

What Lotto rapist who scooped £7.2m has spent winnings on - from lavish home to Picasso

Iorworth Hoare won a £7.2m jackpot and has invested his money in property, office space and antiques - but spent almost £1m trying to avoid paying a victim compensation

The Guardian - UK

Italian land artist makes world’s largest Picasso portrait with tractor

Dario Gambarin recreates 1907 Picasso self-portrait after similar images of Pope Francis and US leaders in Verona field

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