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Artist Quote of the Week – Pablo Picasso
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Art Stroll: Picasso Sculpture at MoMA
Disclaimer: This post includes artwork with abstract or not so abstract nudity – it is not called Sodom and Gomorrah – it is called ART . If you have a problem with art, all I can say ” so sorry for you!” . Don’t email me to complain, don’t visit my blog anymore because I might post things like this again and, farewell!
For a couple weeks now Picasso Sculpture is on view at MoMA (until February 7th, 2016). It is AMAZING! I have been there four times and I really hope I can sneak in a fifth time. The work shown was created between 1902 and 1964. Every time I go, I am entranced by something else. The scope of Picasso’s work and the range of materials he used in his sculptures is just mind-blowing.
– Guitar, Paris, 1924. Painted sheet metal, painted tin box, and iron wire. –
– Violin and Bottle on a Table, Paris 1915 –
– Violin Paris 1915 – Painted sheet metal and iron wire.
All those sculptures make me feel as if Picasso Paintings came alive in a 3D installation – so brilliant!
Bust of a Woman, Boisgeloup 1931 . Plaster.
Head of a Woman, Boisgeloup 1932. Plaster
Head of a Warrior, Boisgeloup 1933 . Plaster, metal and wood.
This somehow made me think of a cartoon and smile- there is so much fun and joy and many puns in Picasso’s sculptures.
The Orator, 1933-34, Plaster, stone, and metal dowel
Head of a Woman. Paris 1929-30. Iron, sheet metal, spring and metal colanders.
Again this and the one below made me think of a Bugs Bunny Cartoon . Loving it!
Woman in the Garden, Paris 1929-30. Welded and pained iron.
left: Woman Carrying a Vessel, 1935. Painted pieces of wood, objects, and nails in a cement and wood base.
right: Figure, Mougins, 1938. Painted wood, nails, and screws with string, wire, paintbrush fragments, and push bell hardware on an unfired clay and wood base.
These were probably my favorites in the exhibition. I love the colors, and the materials and how they were put together – and look at the back of the figure!
Again these made me smile. You can almost see how someone who is so creative can never stop playing and transforming anything close by.
Goat. Paris, 1943 – Torn Paper
Death’s Head, Paris, 1943 . Torn and scratched paper.
Head of a Dog, Paris 1943, Torn and burnt napkin
Pregnant Woman, Vallauris, 1950. Plaster with metal armature, wood, ceramic vessel, and pottery jars.
Little Owl, Vallauris, 1951-52. Painted Bronze
Crane, Vallauris, 1951-52. Painted Bronze
Goat Skull and Bottle, Vallauris, 1951. Painted Bronze
Cock, Boisgeloup, 1932, Bronze
She-Goat, Vallauris, 1950, Bronze
Woman with a Baby Carriage, Vallauris, 1950-54 . Bronze
The Bathers – two times I was there, I saw a group of kids. They loved loved loved this – they recognized the faces and arms right away and they were totally entranced by the installation.
The Bathers: Man with Folded Hands ; Fountain Man; Woman with Outstretched Arms – Cannes 1956 – Wood
Baboon and Young, Vallauris, 1951, Bronze
Come on …this makes me laugh – this is awesome!!!! a car as the monkey head? I will never be able to look at a toy car again and not think of this!
Bull, Cannes 1958 – Block board, palm frond, and various other tree branches, eyebolt, nails and screws, with drips of alkyd and pencil markings.
Maquette for Richard J. Daley Center Sculpture, 1964. Simulated and oxidized welded steel
Woman with Hat,Cannes 1961. Painted sheet metal
Head of a Woman, Mougins, 1962. Painted sheet metal and iron wire.
Little Horse, Vallauris, 1961. Painted metal with wheels.
Sylvette, Vallauris 1954. Painted sheet metal.
What struck me the most was really how Picasso constantly changed his medium, his style and just totally indulged into the next and explored it, made it new and exciting! Looking at all the different work I felt super inspired and couldn’t wait to go home into my studio. Furthermore, I told people I took to the exhibition that this is exhibition feels like a therapy – it makes you happy and smile and just leaving in a very good mood. Yes- not the most art criticy en vogue thing to say, but you know…I think Pablo would have approved ;)
If you are anywhere near NYC and can make it before February 7th, 2016 to MoMA – RUN! Do it – don’t wait!
Hope you enjoyed the little art stroll!
Nat
Comments (14)
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michelleward
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nathalie-kalbach
Michelle, you would love to go- come and go with me before it closes :)
I take you in! My treat!
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Mary W
Thank you for the guided tour. It was fun to walk through with you and your ideas! That is the best part of art – sharing and evolving. Also, I won’t be able to look at my grandson’s cars without laughing now. Fun stroll.
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nathalie-kalbach
I am glad you enjoyed it Mary! I agree sharing and evolving is the best part- how fortunate we are to live in a time like this where the internet can bring us all together and make it possible to share.
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Jane LaFazio
Thank you for the fascinating visit to the exhibition. I recently saw an exhibit of Picassco’s lithographs and block prints that was also fabulous. What a rich original imaginative body of work. I feel I have much more to learn about his work. Thanks Nat!
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nathalie-kalbach
thank you Jane, glad you liked it. I wish I could have seen the exhibition you saw, that sounds so interesting!
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sunmoongal
I love love love this post. Your descriptions, photos, discussion right on spot. I could not agree more. I love the car face too. I kept looking at it before I read your comments. Just like your walks through the hood. I love reading your thoughts. Also loved your disclaimers! So glad to follow you and attend jump start. I am always smiling, learning and inspired. I am leaving this post with a big smile.
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nathalie-kalbach
so glad to have you Denise! Happy I made you smile! huge hugs,Nat
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Marsha
❤️????
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nathalie-kalbach
right back at you, Marsha!
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Sue Clarke
Pregnant Woman and Woman with a Carriage jumped out at me for some reason and NO I am not planning to have another baby.
Thanks for posting these delightful photos!-
nathalie-kalbach
fun, right? I love those too. Thanks for coming by Sue!
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roncasw002
Thank you for sharing. Very fun and interesting.
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nathalie-kalbach
Glad you enjoyed it Mary!
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Artist Quote of the Week – Pablo Picasso
Nat
Wow! What a great show! Thanks for sharing all the details. I feel like I’ve been there. Love those first few….1915. Amazing. What a visionary. Love your enthusiasm for Picasso – thanks for taking us along.
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