Tehran is the first in Iran to have held a major exhibition featuring more than 60 works by Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMOCA) that spans various stages of the Spanish master’s career.
Of these, 26 Aquatint prints (not previously exhibited in Iran) from the famous series “La Tauromaquia” (The Art of Bullfighting) are the highlights. The exhibition is scheduled to open in early March, Honaron Line reported.
A rare and exquisite portfolio created by Picasso, Ratauromachia is made up of 26 aqua tint prints produced in 1957. This collection is one of the most famous works in the field of print, and presents Spanish culture, particularly the dramatic and dramatic charm. A ritual view of bullfighting.
The series was inspired by Jose Delgado’s 18th century book, “La Tauromaquia o arte de torear” (Tauromatia, or the art of bullfighting). Jose Delgado, known as Peperillo, is a famous Matador, and his book became an important reference in the Spanish bullfighting tradition. A passionate about bullfighting since childhood, Picasso visually reinterpreted these historical accounts through his unique style of art.
Picasso adopted Aquatint Technique. This was a printmaking process that allowed for rich tone variations, giving the image a dramatic and almost pictorial effect. The work is minimalist yet expressive, and features bold black and white contrasts that often emphasize bullfighting movements, tensions and raw energy.
Through Swift’s gesture lines and fluid composition, Picasso captures the essence of bullfighting: the bounty of matadors, the power of bulls, and the tensions of conflict. His depiction is not merely a literal illustration, but an abstract, emotionally recharged representation of the view.
“La Tauromaquia” reflects the charm of Picasso’s lifelong life that frequently appears in bulls and bullfighting, from early sketches to his masterpiece “Guernica” (1937). The series is also seen as a symbol of respect and strength, danger and art for the enduring myth of Spanish cultural heritage and strength.
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and theatre designer, and spent most of his adult life in France. One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he co-founded the Cubist movement, invention of built sculptures, co-invasion of collages, and various styles that he helped develop and explore. It is known for being.
Founded in 1977, TMOCA has over 4,000 items including world-class Iranian, European and American paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures of the 19th and 20th centuries. It is the largest collection of Western art in the Eastern world, and therefore includes works from almost all artistic times and movements.
The museum was designed by Iranian architect Kamran Diba, who adopted elements from traditional Persian architecture. The building itself can be seen as an example of contemporary art, in the style of the underground Guggenheim Museum. Most of the museum area is located underground, with gallery branching outwards and circular passages swirling downwards. Western sculptures by artists such as Ernst, Giacometti, Magritte and Moore are found in the museum’s gardens.
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