Picasso: The Real Family Story - Hardcover

Olivier Widmaier Picasso

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3791331493 ISBN 13: 9783791331492

Publisher: Prestel, 2004

Synopsis

Already published in France, Spain, and Germany to wide acclaim, this book presents an insider's portrait of Pablo Picasso, the women in his life, and the Picasso family. The author, Picasso's grandson Olivier Widmaier Picasso, spoke extensively with relatives, friends, and contemporaries of the artist, and discovered unknown information about Picasso's life. Correcting previous portrayals of the artist which have been highly critical of his personal relationships and treatment of women, this book offers a balanced and sensitive account of his life. Olivier Widmaier Picasso - whose grandmother was the artist's muse and lover Marie-Therese - answers allegations about everything from the artist's sexuality and relation to money and politics, to the feuding over his estate, and the author's own handling of the artist's legacy. This compassionate, penetrating biography, which includes never before published family photographs, offers a unique perspective as it explores both sides of the coin that is fame and talent.

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Review

"This book puts the colour back into Picasso's dark portrait" -- Paris Match

'...a much-needed counterbalance to the prevailing perceptions...a thought-provoking, unique biography.' -- Antiques Magazine, January 22, 2005

'...anyone looking to learn something new and interesting about the great painter will find plenty to pick from.' -- Creative Week, September 27, 2004

'...leaves me cheering on the sidelines...read this book' -- Anthony Penrose, Art Quarterly, Spring 2005

'...The handling of fame’s legacy is never easy, but Olivier Picasso handles it deftly and with delicacy...' -- Antiques Magazine, January 22, 2005

‘Olivier Picasso examines his grandparents’ relationship, and dissects his grandfather’s cultural and financial legacy.’ -- Collections, July 2005

From the Publisher

In his lively and concise style, the author describes Picasso's relationships with the women in his life and his children and examines his views on love, sex, and family life, as well as money, politics, power, fame, death, and eternity. This book reveals the fascinating story of one man's life and dispels many of the myths that surround the prolific artist and insatiable man. For the first time, the reader is let into the secrets of the Picasso estate with its eventful history and the incredible value of the inheritance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prestel
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 3791331493
• ISBN 13: 9783791331492
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320