Picasso and Degas
Paul Gaughin said, “All art is either plagiarism or revolution.” Nonetheless, looking at, studying and, yes, even copying other artists in pursuit of learning how to make art has been acceptable practice. Know the rules in order to break the rules, as they say. Some may be surprised to learn that many iconic artists have acknowledged direct connections in their work to that of other masters. This summer The Clark in Williamstown, Mass. will present an exhibition of Picasso’s works called Picasso Looks at Degas. Picasso not only collected Degas’ work, but even “re-interpreted his images.” The exhibition is the culmination of five years of research and is “the first to explore Picasso’s direct response to Degas’s work and includes never-before-exhibited archival material that sheds new light on his relationship with the ballet.” The exhibition opens in June and runs through September. Sounds like a must-see!
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