Picasso and Maya: Father-Daughter Bond Explored in Paris Gagosian Show
Gagosian Gallery in Paris presents 'Picasso and Maya: Father and Daughter,' an exhibition curated by Diana Widmaier Picasso, the artist's granddaughter. The show focuses on the intimate relationship between Pablo Picasso and his daughter Maya (Maria de la Concepción), born in 1935 to Marie-Thérèse Walter. Featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures, and never-before-published archival material—including photos, letters, and poems—the exhibition spans the decade from the 1930s to the 1940s. These works, long held in Picasso's private collection, trace Maya's physical and mental growth and highlight the influence of the women in his life, from his first wife Olga Khokhlova to Dora Maar. The exhibition runs from October 19 to December 22, 2017, at 4 Rue de Ponthieu, Paris, coinciding with FIAC.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Picasso and Maya: Father and Daughter' at Gagosian Gallery, Paris.
- Curated by Diana Widmaier Picasso, daughter of Maya and granddaughter of Pablo Picasso.
- Focuses on Picasso's relationship with his daughter Maya (Maria de la Concepción), born 1935.
- Features paintings, drawings, sculptures, and archival material including unpublished photos, letters, and poems.
- Works span the 1930s to 1940s, many from Picasso's private collection.
- Maya's mother was Marie-Thérèse Walter, Picasso's model and mistress.
- Exhibition runs October 19 to December 22, 2017.
- Venue: Gagosian Gallery, 4 Rue de Ponthieu, Paris.
- Coincides with FIAC art fair.
- Highlights the role of women in Picasso's life and work.
Entities
Artists
- Pablo Picasso
- Maya Widmaier-Picasso
- Marie-Thérèse Walter
- Olga Khokhlova
- Dora Maar
- Diana Widmaier Picasso
Institutions
- Gagosian Gallery
- FIAC
Locations
- Paris
- France
- 4 Rue de Ponthieu