Picasso's Vallauris: Ceramics and Creativity in Post-War France
The Musée Magnalli, musée de la céramique in Vallauris, France, opens a major exhibition on July 3, 2021, exploring the town's post-war artistic renaissance. Vallauris, a historic center for ceramics, became Pablo Picasso's retreat from 1948 to 1955, where he created numerous sculptures, ceramics, and paintings including 'La Guerre et la Paix'. Picasso's presence attracted many other artists—Matisse, Chagall, Cocteau, Brauner—who collaborated with local artisans, notably the Atelier Madoura founded by Suzanne Ramié in 1938. The exhibition highlights how Vallauris transformed into a vibrant 'city-studio' for a decade, fostering encounters, new ideas, and experimentation. The show runs until October 31, 2021.
Key facts
- Exhibition opens July 3, 2021 at Musée Magnelli, musée de la céramique, Vallauris
- Runs until October 31, 2021
- Focuses on Vallauris as a post-WWII artistic hub
- Picasso lived and worked in Vallauris from 1948 to 1955
- Picasso created ceramics, sculptures, and 'La Guerre et la Paix' there
- Artists Matisse, Chagall, Cocteau, Brauner also worked in Vallauris
- Atelier Madoura, founded by Suzanne Ramié in 1938, was a key workshop
- Vallauris became a 'city-studio' for 10 years
Entities
Artists
- Pablo Picasso
- Henri Matisse
- Marc Chagall
- Jean Cocteau
- Victor Brauner
- Suzanne Ramié
Institutions
- Musée Magnelli, musée de la céramique
- Atelier Madoura
Locations
- Vallauris
- France
- Costa Azzurra
- Place de la Libération 06220 Vallauris