Special Exhibitions
Picasso's Studio: David Douglas Duncan Photographs
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Special Exhibitions |
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Picasso's Studio: David Douglas Duncan Photographs |
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Picasso's Studio: David Douglas Duncan is one of the 20th century's most outstanding photojournalists. He expertly captured Picasso's moods and complexities. This is a rare opportunity to see how Picasso lived and worked. —Tom Hinson, CMA's Curator of Photography Twenty-one black-and-white prints will be included in the show, revealing Picasso in his world of family, friends, and associates. Admission to the museum and to this exhibition is free. Duncan met Pablo Picasso in 1956 and soon had free access to the artist's studios and homes in Cannes, Vauvenargues, and Mougins, France. Duncan was able to photograph Picasso as he worked, a rare sight because the artist seldom did so before spectators. During their 17 years of friendship, Duncan took approximately 10,000 photographs focusing on Picasso. These photographs feature the artist in his studios, which also functioned as living and dining spaces. Jacques Frelaut , master printer, at left, Jaime Sabartes, at center, Picasso, and Jacqueline proofing aquatints for "Pepe Illo" series, in the basement of La Californie, Cannes (1957) portrays Picasso examining a finished print, fresh off the press. His wife, Jacqueline, is seen in her role as helpmate. Jacqueline helps as Picasso signs paintings to be sent to his dealer, Daniel-Henri Kahnweiler, in Paris (1959–60). In Paloma, Claude, Picasso, La Californie, Cannes (1957), Picasso is seen in the role of father, playing jump rope in the studio with his two children. Duncan created four photographic essays about Picasso: The Private World of Pablo Picasso (1958); Picasso's Picassos (1961); Goodbye Picasso (1974); and The Silent Studio (1976). The exhibition is supported by: Patron Sponsors Hanna H. and James T. Bartlett. About David Douglas Duncan Catalogue to Accompany Exhibition |
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