Hidden Discovery Magnifies Picasso’s Genius for Global Art
Under one of Picasso’s initial paintings from his Blue Period; researchers found a secret face through new scanning methods, which sparked discussions between museum experts and art lovers. The concealed image, which specialists at London’s Courtauld Institute of Art detected, shows how the artist changed his work. However, the discovery gives more insight into his methods of creation. This finding adds another piece to understanding Picasso’s approach during his early career. The emergence of this masked portrait beneath paint layers tells a story of artistic development through canvas reuse, a common practice for painters needing materials.
Anselm Kiefer’s Postwar Echo: Amsterdam Show Confronts History
Anselm Kiefer, born in war-scarred Germany, broke taboos by confronting his country’s unsettling past. Now, an expansive exhibition across two Amsterdam museums highlights his monumental works—an exploration of memory, tragedy, and artistic defiance in a world increasingly fraught with tension. A Childhood Among Ruins Anselm Kiefer recalls Germany hurt by the end of World War […]