Olivier picasso biography summary

Olivier Widmaier Picasso set out on a journey to rediscover the famous grandfather whose works decorated the walls of his parents' home in Marseille..

As the Tate's thrilling new show opens, Olivier Widmaier Picasso remembers his grandmother's secret life with the great artist.

Olivier Widmaier Picasso was born on June 4, in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Olivier Widmaier Picasso set out on a journey to rediscover the famous grandfather whose works decorated the walls of his parents' home in Marseille.

Olivier Widmaier Picasso is a jurist, TV documentary producer and author of several pieces on his grand-father's life and work – Pablo Picasso.

This new biography paints a riveting portrait of Pablo Picasso, examining both his strengths and shortcomings as husband, lover and father.

The most detailed biography of Picasso

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Richardson’s fascination with Picasso dates back to his teenage years, when he tried to persuade his mother to lend him £50 to buy a print by the artist.

Later on, from the s onwards, Richardson coincided with Picasso when they were both living in the south of France and remained close to him for years. Intending to write a biography, Richardson kept a diary of his meetings with Picasso and after the artist’s death his widow Jacqueline Roque agreed to collaborate with the author by allowing him access to the archives and documents she held.

Richardson performed a mammoth task; he compiled and organised abundant documented details about the artist’s life with great narrative skill while also providing well-founded interpretations that give an insight into moments and situations.

This book presents an insider's portrait of Pablo Picasso, the women in his life, and the Picasso family.

The result is the four volumes that make up A Life of Picasso: The Prodigy, − (vol. 1), ; The Cubist Rebel, − (vol. 2), ; The Triumphant Year