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Picasso.mania Exhibition at Grand Palais Explores Lasting Influence

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The exhibition 'Picasso.mania' opened at the Grand Palais in Paris on October 7, 2015, and runs through February 29, 2016. Curated by Didier Ottinger with Diana Widmaier-Picasso and Émilie Bouvard, the show examines Pablo Picasso's enduring impact on contemporary art. The author, who contributed to the exhibition catalog, refrains from publishing a full review but notes the critical reception. The exhibition brings together works by Picasso and numerous artists influenced by him, highlighting his pervasive presence in modern and contemporary art. The Grand Palais, a historic venue, provides a grand setting for this exploration of Picasso's legacy. The show is part of a broader series of events in Paris celebrating the artist's influence.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Picasso.mania' at Grand Palais, Paris
  • Dates: October 7, 2015 – February 29, 2016
  • Curated by Didier Ottinger with Diana Widmaier-Picasso and Émilie Bouvard
  • Explores Picasso's influence on contemporary art
  • Author contributed to exhibition catalog
  • Grand Palais is the venue

Entities

Artists

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Didier Ottinger
  • Diana Widmaier-Picasso
  • Émilie Bouvard
  • Jeff Koons
  • Roy Lichtenstein
  • Martin Kippenberger

Institutions

  • Grand Palais
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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