Holden Luntz Gallery - 26.10.2023
Brassaï ’s Picasso
The photographic sessions took place where Picasso used as his studio during World War II. A private figure, Picasso seldom let strangers into his studio but was impressed with Brassaïs photography. Both foreigners in Paris, their friendship was fueled by mutual admiration. Throughout the session, Brassaï became a witness to Picasso’s most intimate world; his place of creation, inspiration, works, his unique environment therefore bringing out a largely unseen side to the painter. Picasso preferred working at night which also complimented Brassaï’s night photography.
Brassai, Picasso mime l’artiste peintre (with Jean Marais as model), 1944, printed 1970s, Silver gelatin photograph
Brassai, Picasso dans son studio, 1939, Silver gelatin photograph
Brassai (Gyula Halasz), Picasso Tenant Une De Les Sculptures, 1939, Silver Gelatin Photograph