Picasso and the Spanish masters, at the Carrières de Lumières.
Picasso and the Spanish masters, Goya, Rusiñol, Sorolla, Zuloaga.
Les Carrières de Lumières, located in the heart of Les Baux-de-Provence, offers an exhibition entitled “Picasso et les Maîtres Espagnols” (Picasso and the Spanish Masters) that is a true celebration of Spanish art through the ages, highlighting the works of Pablo Picasso as well as those of the great Spanish masters such as Goya, Rusiñol, Sorolla and Zuloaga. This spellbinding show highlights Picasso’s different periods, while revealing the artistic links that unite these Spanish geniuses. From his early Spanish-influenced works to his Cubist and Surrealist periods, every key moment in Picasso’s artistic life is magnificently recreated.
But what makes this show all the more fascinating are the bridges established between Picasso and his Spanish predecessors. Francisco de Goya, a major painter of the 18th century, left an indelible imprint on Spanish art, notably through his dark and captivating works. Carrières de Lumières highlights the similarities between the visions of Goya and Picasso, showing how the 20th-century master inherited the Spanish pictorial tradition.
Santiago Rusiñol, meanwhile, is considered a precursor of the modernist movement. His influence on Picasso is evident in the way both artists captured the light and colors of the Mediterranean. The joint presentation of their works provides an insight into how Rusiñol paved the way for Picasso’s artistic vision.
Joaquín Sorolla, famous for his Impressionist paintings, embodies Spain’s love of the sea and light. The exhibition highlights how Sorolla inspired Picasso, particularly in his depiction of the Mediterranean and beach scenes. Visitors are transported into Sorolla’s sunny, vibrant world, which blends perfectly with Picasso’s summer works.
Ignacio Zuloaga, is highlighted for his exploration of the darker aspects of Spanish culture. Zuloaga’s depictions of bullfighting and street scenes recall deep-rooted Spain, providing a stark contrast to Picasso’s happier periods. These shared Spanish themes show how these artists drew on their common culture to create powerful, evocative works of art.
Original show by Gianfranco Iannuzzi, Renatto Gatto, Massimiliano Siccardi.
Musical collaboration by Luca Longobardi.
Show at the Carrières des Lumières site (Les Baux de Provence).
Creation CULTURESPACE.
PABLO PICASSO ( Malaga, 1881 – Mougins, 1973)
FRANCISCO DE GOYA (Fuendetodos, 1746 – Bordaux 1828)
SANTIAGO RUSINOL (Barcelone, 1861 – Aranjuez, 1931)
JOAQUIN SOROLLA (Valence, 1863 – Cercedilla, 1923)
IGNACIO ZUOLAGA (Eibar, 1870 – Madrid, 1945)
Les Baux de Provence (France) – Mars 2018
