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Graffiti artist Zwon says of his high-wire tagging, ‘It makes me feel alive’

This week’s Murals and Mosaics newsletter features work by “adrenaline junky” graffiti artist Zwon, plus how an Avondale artist is moving Picasso forward and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pablo Picasso painting estimated to fetch $120m goes on display in London

The oil on canvas painting from 1932 forms part of the exhibition, The Emily Fisher Landau Collection: An Era Defined

Evening Standard

Pablo Picasso painting estimated to fetch 120m dollars goes on display in London

The oil on canvas painting from 1932 forms part of the exhibition, The Emily Fisher Landau Collection: An Era Defined.

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Picasso portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter expected to reach $120m at auction

Femme à la Montre, one of artist’s few major works featuring a wristwatch, to be sold by Sotheby’s in New York

The Guardian - UK

Le Meurice in Paris — the ultimate luxury stay for art lovers

For art lovers pursuing an unforgettable experience, Le Meurice’s trails exploring pieces from three prominent Parisian artists are just the ticket

Evening Standard

Brits admit they’re ‘clueless’ about art including paintings by Pablo Picasso

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 46 per cent know next to nothing about legendary painters or their notable works

The Independent UK

October babies: Birthdays of famous people born in October

October, the 10th month of the year, has witnessed the birth of several great personalities in the past. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche were born in October.

The Times of India

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Claudette Johnson: Presence review – subtle swipes at the exploitative modern masters

The artist brilliantly questions depictions of non-white figures by such revered painters as Gauguin and Picasso – but there’s a quiet power to her new work that leaves theory behind

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Sex Education; Chris Packham: Is It Time to Break the Law?; Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast; Juice – review

The game-changing school drama comes of age in its final season; a despairing Chris Packham considers abandoning peaceful protest. Plus, Picasso in the round and the comedy surrealism of Mawaan Rizwan

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal vs Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou plays down Mikel Arteta comparisons ahead of North London derby

Australian goes head-to-head with big rivals for the first time

Evening Standard

Ange Postecoglou points out the differences between himself and Mikel Arteta

The Tottenham boss is full of admiration for his Arsenal counterpart ahead of Sunday’s north London derby.

The Independent UK

Roman Abramovich amassed one of the world’s most impressive private stores of modern art

The Guardian’s art critic examines the collection amassed by the oligarch and his ex-wife Dasha Zhukova, which includes Freuds, Picassos and Russian modernism

The Guardian - UK

‘You could fill a museum with it’: the $963m Roman Abramovich art collection revealed

Leak suggests the oil and gas tycoon and his ex-wife Dasha Zhukova amassed one of the most significant collections of modern art in private hands

The Guardian - UK

Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast review – like watching a textbook

There’s a meaty discussion about whether the artist is guilty of cultural appropriation. But this documentary suffers from a lack of a presenter to hold it together

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Rebel, rebel: how Lee Miller’s defiance in fashion, photography and life still endures

Miller counted Picasso and Man Ray as friends, took devastating war photos and dressed outrageously. A new film starring Kate Winslet and exhibition explore her renegade spirit

The Guardian - UK

Fernando Botero obituary

Colombian painter and sculptor of voluminous figures that grace city centres the world over, including Paris, Madrid and London

The Conversation

Friday essay: homesick for ourselves – the hidden grief of ageing

Anyone parenting young children will be familiar with the phrase “there’ll be tears before bedtime”. But in a quieter, more private way, the expression seems perfectly pitched to describe the largely hidden grief of ageing.

Zenger

Picasso Muse Says He Wasn’t A Misogynist And They Didn’t Have Affair

When I sat with Picasso I was in another world.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Art Institute of Chicago exhibit gives a rare, up-close glimpse of 2 Caravaggio works

Because of his tumultuous, Netflix-ready life story and the groundbreaking nature of his art, Caravaggio is one of those marquee names in art history like Rembrandt, Monet or Picasso.

Evening Standard

Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast on BBC Two review – a missed opportunity for a radical take on the artist

The problem with the series is it feels too safe

The Guardian - UK

How Coco Chanel embroidered her contradictory life story

A feminist hero, Nazi collaborator … and resistance agent? A groundbreaking BBC documentary explores her myths and mysteries

France 24

'Visa pour l'image' photojournalism festival focuses on climate crisis

In this edition, we focus on one of the world's biggest photojournalism festivals – Visa pour l'image – which takes place in the south of France. This year, six of its more than 20 exhibitions are focusing on the climate catastrophe. Our reporter was at the festival in Perpignan to…

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago Sept. 7-13: The Mix

The Harris Fest: Music + Dance in the Park, the return of “Hamilton” and Taste of Chicago are among the highlights in the week ahead.

The Independent UK

Pablo Picasso’s grandson says artist’s lovers ‘knew’ about his behaviour: ‘No one was forced to do anything’

Grandson of the Spanish artist and his lover and muse, Marie-Thérèse Walter, defends the artist as his work is celebrated in a series of exhibitions around the world

France 24

Paris exhibits to see this autumn, from Bollywood to Chagall and Picasso

As Parisians return from their summer holidays and get back to work or school (a period known in France as “la rentrée”), the City of Lights is set for a rich cultural season. From Russian-French artist Marc Chagall to a retrospective on Indian cinema, FRANCE 24 has selected 10 of…

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