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TEN MASTERPIECES FROM THE NAHMAD COLLECTION AT THE PICASSO MUSEUM IN ANTIBES
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Le Baiser ( The Kiss ), 1969 Ezra and David Nahmad Collection

TEN MASTERPIECES FROM THE NAHMAD COLLECTION AT THE PICASSO MUSEUM IN ANTIBES

Until October 31

Ten exceptional paintings from a most prestigious Nahmad collection are awaiting you this summer at the Picasso Museum . Nine masterpieces by Picasso and

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Femme couchée à la mèche blonde ( Lying Woman with Blond Hair ), 1932 Ezra and David Nahmad Collection
a painting by Rothko are enjoying the background of Nicolas de Staël ’ s famous ‘ Concert ’.
The scenography is proportionate to the exhibition ’ s scale . A single painting per room captures the visitor ’ s eye , calling for concentration , even meditation . This singular setting creates optimal conditions for art contemplation .
Each room thus serves as a frame for its painting that we observe in all its splen- dour and entirety . While accumulation of objects in certain museums distracts us from the encounter , sobriety guides our every step here .
This is a perfect setting , introducing us to the ‘ Women of Algiers ’ intimacy , savouring the sensuality of ‘ Lying woman with a blond wisp ’ or the ‘ Kiss ’. This is an opportunity to meet Picasso at his home , in the Antibes museum , taking a fresh look at his brilliant journey .
© Succession Picasso , 2021 Photo Patrick Goetelen
© Succession Picasso , 2021 Photo Patrick Goetelen
© Succession Picasso , 2021 Photo Nahmad Gallery
© Succession Picasso , 2021 Photo Patrick Goetelen
Les Femmes d ’ Alger , Version H ( Women of Algiers ), 1955 Ezra and David Nahmad Collection
Homme à l ’ épée ( Man with Sword ), 1969 Ezra and David Nahmad Collection
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