Picasso exhibition opens at County Hall Gallery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 23rd AUGUST 2004

Picasso an excusive collection of over 200 rare and unseen works from the 20th Century’s landmark artist, Pablo Ruiz Picasso.

This exhibition features important works spanning 3 decades of his career, including ceramics, breathtaking tapestries, lithographs and etchings. These are accompanied by photographs taken by the world renowned photographer Andre Villars.

Andrea Pedroni, curator of Picasso and Managing Director at County Hall Gallery said:

“Picasso explores the intense passion and spectrum of diversity that resonates though all of Picasso’s works.”

Etchings and Lithographs A major feature of this collection, including the works Portrait Imaginaires, J. Cocteau, La Tauromaquia and Le Chef d’oeuvre inconnu. Created at the height of Picasso’s fame these series of images illustrate Picasso’s unparalleled artistic prowess and mastery of graphic techniques.

Ceramics Created by Picasso whilst at the famed Madoura pottery in France combines the art of sculpture and painting into one single creative expression. The ceramics in the exhibition bears testament to Picasso’s highly original form of expression.

Tapestries A collection of rarely viewed wall tapestries created from world-famous and iconic cubist images taken from the collection inherited by the artist’s granddaughter, Marina Picasso. These wall tapestries depict some of the most important themes of Picasso’s illustrious career.

Photography Featuring 60 photographs of Picasso taken by Andre Villars. Villars was one of the artist’s favourite photographers; and was bestowed the honour of capturing intimate shots of Picasso at work in his studio and at home.

Exhibited in County Hall Gallery alongside the unique Dali Universe exhibition, this exhibition offers visitors an unforgettable overview of the two 20th Century giants of Spain’s artistic legacy.

Listing information
Address: Picasso, County Hall Gallery. Riverside Building, London SE1 7PB Transport: Waterloo and Westminster Bridge
Tickets: Adult £9, conc. £7.50, Child (8-16) £5.50, (4-7) £3.50

Joint Dalí Universe and Picasso tickets available at a discount

Friday to Sunday 20th August – 31st October
Open daily 10am – 6pm for further details call 0845 744 7485. www.countyhallgallery.com

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For more information on the Dalí Universe, please contact Nnenna Oleforo on 020 7450 7619 or email nnenna@countyhallgallery.com.