Pablo Picasso

The 'Guernica' in the United Nations building is one of three tapestry versions made in Paris by Jacqueline de la Baume Dürrbach of the Dürrbach Atelier in 1955 in collaboration with Picasso. It is full seize and is woven in shades of brown (taupe). There is also a sliver/grey one in the Museum of Colmar Unterlinden, Alsace in France (made in 1976) and a red one in the Museum of Modern Art Gunma, in Japan (made in 1985).

The United Nations 'Guernica' is displayed outside the Security Council Chamber. The tapestry was bought by Nelson Rockefeller in 1955 and after Picasso's original painting of 'Guernica' which had been on loan to MOMA, was returned to Spain in 1985 the tapestry was given to the UN by Rockefeller's widow, Margaretta, for public display on a permanent loan. Picasso (died in 1973) did not permit his painting to be returned to Spain until after the death of Franco (1975) and the return of Spain to democracy (1978).

There a lots more details about the bombing of Guernica' in 1937; Picasso's Guernica painting; other versions of Guernica; the story of the 'covering up' of the UN tapestry in 2003; and the loan of the UN tapestry to the Whitechapel Gallery in London 2009-2010 during the period in which the UN building was undergoing renovation; - see shapesoftime at link below.

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It should be mentioned that Picasso's original painting is in the Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid, Spain.

1881: Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruiz y Picasso, was born in Málaga, Spain. He had a series of names that were given in honor of all the various saints and relatives. Born in a middle class family, Pablo Picasso's father, Ruiz was a painter.

1891: The entire family moved to La Coruña since Pablo Picasso's father was taking up a job as a professor at the School of Fine Arts.

1894: It can be said that this was the year when Pablo Picasso's career began as an artist in this period.

1895: Pablo Picasso's seven-year-old sister died due to diphtheria. Therefore, the entire family then moved to Barcelona. His father, Ruiz, had a transfer to the school of Fine Arts. This was the time when Picasso answered an entrance exam and impressed the jury at the academy, which also helped him to secure admission into the institute as well.

1896: Pablo Picasso painted The First Communion. This year, he also painted the Portrait of Aunt Pepa.

1897: Pablo Picasso set off on his own for the first time in his life. This was a time when he developed a tinge of Symbolist influence in his realistic works.

1900: Pablo Picasso first visited Paris. Paris was considered to be the art capital of Europe. This is where he met Max Jacob, a journalist and poet.

1901: Pablo Picasso along with his friend, Francisco de Asís Soler founded the magazine, Arte Joven (Young Art). This was when Pablo Picasso added grim cartoons that spoke about the state of the poor.

Between 1900-1901, Pablo Picasso's paintings contained shades of only blue and green. Other colors were used sparingly or only as support for the entire canvas.

1903: This was time when blindness was represented in most of Picasso's works such as The Blindman's Meal and the portrait of Celestina painted this year.

1904: This was the period which was named as the Rose Period (1904-1906) and one could see a use of colors such as orange and pink in his works. It is rumored that Pablo Picasso met Fernande Oliver this year. (Fernande Oliver was a Bohemian artist who appears in many of Picasso's paintings) This meeting and his relationship with her changed the style of his paintings, which was reflected in the colors used.

1907: Pablo Picasso completed his work, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (The Young Ladies of Avignon) in France. This is one of Picasso's famous works.

1909: Pablo Picasso, known for the style called cubism, first developed it this year. The period between 1909-1912 is considered to be when cubism first took shape with the help of George Braque. Both these artists analyzed shapes and translated them into images with their creativity.

1911: Pablo Picasso's friend, Apollinaire was suspected and later arrested for stealing the Monalisa from the Louvre. This led to the arrest of Picasso as well who was questioned and later released as not guilty.

1912: Synthetic cubism was developed during this period. This was the time when collage was first used; portions of newspaper were used to create compositions.

1918: Pablo Picasso married Olga Khokhlova, who was a ballerina.

1927: Pablo Picasso had a secret affair with 17 year old Marie-Thérèse Walter. His marriage was one that had constant conflicts for the past few years.

1937: His depiction of the German bombing of Guernica brought him much fame.

1939: From the period 1939 to 1940, The Museum of Modern Art in New York City held a successful exhibition of Picasso's work.

1944: Picasso had a relationship with Françoise Gilot, a young art student who ultimately left Picasso in 1953.

1967: Pablo Picasso made a small-scale model for a public sculpture (Chicago Picasso). This sculpture turned out to be the most recognized landmark in Chicago which was unveiled this year. Picasso refused payment for the same.

1968-1971: This was the period when Pablo Picasso's works turned out to be more creative and expressive although he did not really receive the kind of recognition he deserved. His works were criticized and it was only after his death, artists realized that Pablo Picasso had used neo-expressionism through his art. This was probably due to the fact Pablo Picasso thought way ahead of his time.

1973: This talented artist passed away on 8th April, 1973.

by jiyad

2011: he was gay