A series of analytical sessions for the Tehran-A exhibition “Tehran’s Picasso” is being held at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tehran (Tmoca).
The second session of this series of analytical events will take place at 5pm on Wednesday, April 30th under the theme of “Picasso and the Iranians” in the TMOCA auditorium, ISNA reported.
This session will feature art critic and gallerist Shalus Nazari, a researcher and faculty member at Mohammadre Zamoridi, the University of the Arts of Tehran, and moderator Nedata Varie, an artist and session moderator.
Every Wednesday, until the end of the Picasso of Tehran exhibition, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tehran will host a series of expert sessions with an analytical approach featuring artists and art experts. Admission is free for all interested individuals.
The exhibition “Picasso’s Tehran” introduces the story of Picasso’s life and the artistic times he crossed. It features 66 works by famous Spanish painters and sculptors from Tmoca’s collection. We will be open every day (excluding Mondays) until May 20th.
Of these, 26 Aquatint prints (not previously exhibited in Iran) from the famous series “La Tauromaquia” (The Art of Bullfighting) are the highlights.
This collection is one of the most famous works in the realm of his most famous prints, demonstrating his deep appeal to Spanish culture, particularly the dramatic and ritual sights of Bull Fight.
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 print 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 is known for co-founding the Cubist movement, invention of built sculptures, co-invasion of collages, and the various styles that he helped develop and explore.
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