Pablo Picasso

Picasso painting found in Val-de-Marne raid south of Paris

A painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso was unexpectedly found during a police search in the southern suburbs of Paris.

German artist and sculptor Georg Baselitz has died

The artist and sculptor Georg Baselitz has died, the French newspaper Le Monde reports. He was one of the representatives of neo-expressionism in post-war Germany and remained active well into old age.

Frenchman wins Picasso painting worth over €1 million in €100 lottery

A €100 lottery ticket won a Frenchman a Picasso painting worth over €1 million. "How do I know this isn't a joke?" the winner asked when he received the news, the BBC reports.

Picasso painting to be raffled for Alzheimer's research

A French lottery offers the chance to win a Picasso painting. Each ticket costs 100 euros and the proceeds go to Alzheimer's research.

Madrid and the Basque Country in dispute over Picasso's Guernica

A dispute has broken out between the regional governments of Madrid and the Basque Country in Spain over a request to temporarily relocate Pablo Picasso's "Guernica," The Guardian reports.

Night photographer Brassaï created the dream of Paris

In the brothels and lesbian bars of the 1930s, night photographer Brassaï took some of the images of Paris that would make him one of the giants of photographic history. Now his work is being shown in Sweden for the first time.

Photos from inside: This is what Jeffrey Epstein's art collection looks like

Nude photographs, modern art - and a painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress. Newly released photos from inside the luxury Manhattan home of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein show parts of his art collection.

Freed after art attack: "Can be interpreted as a signal"

Six climate activists charged with vandalism of a Monet painting at the National Museum have been acquitted by the Stockholm District Court. One could interpret this as a signal that it is okay to do this, says Per Hedström, former acting superintendent of the National Museum.

New Picasso at Moderna surprises visitors

He painted lushly and expressively with a wild and restless energy. In “Late Picasso,” Moderna Museet focuses for the first time on the artist’s final years. He found a new way of painting, says Jo Widoff, exhibition curator.

Spanish billion-euro aid to Ukraine

Spain is sending 615 million euros in support to Ukraine, equivalent to around 6.7 billion Swedish kronor, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced.

Missing Picasso Painting Found After Transport Mix-Up

A Picasso painting, "Still life with guitar", which was reported missing last week has been found.

Famous Art Heists: Thefts of Mona Lisa and The Scream

Both "The Scream" and the very "Mona Lisa" have been the subject of spectacular art thefts. In several of the thefts, the perpetrators have taken advantage of inadequate security in connection with renovations.

Picasso Painting Vanishes En Route to Spanish Exhibition

”Still life with guitar” – an oil painting on canvas valued at over 6.5 million kronor – disappeared during transport from Madrid to Granada, according to local authorities.

Lena Olin Returns to Theater in Strindberg's "The Father" Directed by Son

When Lena Olin enters the theater stage for the first time in several years, it is in Strindberg's classic family drama "Fadren" – directed by her son FA Campbell. With family, you don't have to take any detours, it's straight pipes, says Lena Olin.

Unknown Picasso Painting for Sale at Paris Auction

An unknown Picasso painting is for sale at an auction in Paris – with a starting price of 87 million kronor.

Iran Closes Museums Amid Security Concerns

All museums in Iran are closed. The authorities have decided this as a result of Israel's deadly attacks on the country, writes the daily newspaper Gulf Today.

Hidden Picasso Works on Display in Iran

Over two dozen masterpieces by Pablo Picasso are now on display for the public in Iran's capital Tehran. The paintings were previously hidden in a vault for over three decades, according to NBC News.

Large Picasso Exhibition at the Modern Museum

Pablo Picasso's artistic career will be on display at the Modern Museum in Stockholm next year – with a focus on his later period.

Picasso paintings get new location – in the ladies' loo

Large Picasso Archive Opens Online