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Exhibition
Picasso and Spanish Art
Period：April. 24(Sat) – December. 5(Sun)
Place：Art hall
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
「Minotauromachy」（1935）
Antoni Clavé (1913-2005)
「Hommage à Picasso: Femmes, Guerrier et Minotaure」（1985）
The history of 20th century Spain is both complex and tragic. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), the country was locked in an internal strife that resulted in an oppressive dictatorship which lasted for decades. Spain became isolated from the international community after the Second World War. Spanish artists like Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Julio González, and their contemporaries fled the Franco regime and set up a creative base in Paris.
Spain began the transition to democracy when dictator General Franco passed away in 1975. Spanish avant-garde art also enjoyed freedom and expansion, with Antoni Tàpies, Antoni Clavé and their contemporaries garnering high praise in particular. The younger generation also took their place in the limelight, represented by artists like Juan Muńoz and Cristina Iglesias.
Within this flow of 20th century Spanish history, Master Picasso (1881-1973) influenced many artists. Clavé (1913-2005) in particular worshiped Picasso throughout his entire life. This exhibition displays side-by-side an expansive tapestry work woven by tapestry artist Yvette Cauquil-Prince, who based the piece on Picasso’s etching Minotauromachy, and Clavé’s Hommage à Picasso: Femmes, Guerrier et Minotaure, which was inspired by Picasso’s original. Visitors are invited to compare the intense originality of both artists. Picasso pieces with the theme of bullfighting, a cultural tradition of Spain, and modern Spanish sculptures will also be on display from our collection. We are proud to introduce the art of Spain, which has struggled to survive under the yoke of a troubled history.
