Picasso In Vallauris: when the painter becomes a ceramist
Introduction
You have discovered Picasso In Antibes?
Then continue your exploration in Vallauris.
The museum Picasso d'Antibes is exceptional because of its location: the painter's works are presented in the former Grimaldi castle, facing the Mediterranean.
But in Vallauris, you discover another Picasso : someone who is enthusiastic about ceramics.
And this time, you are at only 950 meters from Jasmins Studio.
Picasso arrives in Vallauris
Picasso He settled in Vallauris in 1948. There he discovered a particularly stimulating artistic environment and devoted himself to ceramics in the Madoura workshop.
He does not simply reproduce traditional forms: he transforms plates, vases and utilitarian objects into true works of art.
His presence helps to attract many other artists to Vallauris.
The National Museum Picasso
THE National Museum Picasso "War and Peace" is housed in the Vallauris castle-museum, a former priory of the Lérins abbey rebuilt in the 16th century.
The building itself is therefore worth a visit.
The museum notably houses War and Peace, a major work of Picasso. The castle also houses the Magnelli Museum and the Ceramics Museum.
On foot from Jasmins Studio : 950 meters — approximately a 13-minute walk.
This is one of the great advantages of your stay: this visit can be done very easily without a car.
And what about the Madoura workshop?
The Madoura workshop is another essential place to understand the artistic adventure of Vallauris.
Picasso he worked there alongside Suzanne and Georges Ramié.
Other artists were also welcomed there, helping to make Vallauris an important place in the history of art and ceramics.
Of Picasso has Picasso
In Antibes, Picasso facing the sea.
In Vallauris, Picasso facing the earth.
C’est une excellente façon de poursuivre votre découverte du peintre.
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