PABLO PICASSO

Picasso painting sells for $139 million, most valuable art auctioned this year

Pablo Picasso’s 1932 painting “Femme à la montre” sold for more than $139 million on Wednesday at a Sotheby’s New York auction, making it the most valuable work of art sold globally at an auction this year.

7 life lessons we can take from Pablo Picasso’s artistic legacy

Years after Pablo Picasso’s death, his art is still popular and recreated in many forms; clothes, accessories, decorations, replications etc. Most importantly, his artwork is a source of inspiration for many creatives and a point of references for artists. Picasso's inspirational reach isn't limited to creatives but the lesson we can take from his life is for everyone.

#Arts / Which artist do you fancy?

Art is a very intricate and emotional field that has the power to connect on a personal level with us. Many great names have established a strong connection to others with a stroke of their brushes. From the bold, vibrant and dramatic portraits of Van Gogh to the minimal and natural style of Frank Stella, there are many artists who have managed to capture our hearts and open up the creative corner in our minds with their work.

Picasso: An actor on the stage of history

On his 50th death anniversary today, The Daily Star looks into the complex psyche of the renowned artiste, which goes beyond his individuality.

Stolen Picasso unearthed by 'Indiana Jones of art'

A Dutch art detective dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" strikes again, finding a Picasso painting worth 25 million euros stolen from a Saudi sheikh's yacht on the French Riviera in 1999.

US returns Picasso's La Coiffeuse to France

US officials return to France a Picasso oil painting that was stolen from a Paris museum 14 years ago.

Madonna compares herself to Picasso

Singer Madonna has compared herself to painter Picasso, saying she sees similarities between herself and the late artist.

Picasso’s work smashes auction records

A Picasso oil painting from 1955 smashed the record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction when it soared to $179.4 million at Christie's.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

Picasso painting sells for $139 million, most valuable art auctioned this year

Pablo Picasso’s 1932 painting “Femme à la montre” sold for more than $139 million on Wednesday at a Sotheby’s New York auction, making it the most valuable work of art sold globally at an auction this year.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

7 life lessons we can take from Pablo Picasso’s artistic legacy

Years after Pablo Picasso’s death, his art is still popular and recreated in many forms; clothes, accessories, decorations, replications etc. Most importantly, his artwork is a source of inspiration for many creatives and a point of references for artists. Picasso's inspirational reach isn't limited to creatives but the lesson we can take from his life is for everyone.

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

Which artist do you fancy?

Art is a very intricate and emotional field that has the power to connect on a personal level with us. Many great names have established a strong connection to others with a stroke of their brushes. From the bold, vibrant and dramatic portraits of Van Gogh to the minimal and natural style of Frank Stella, there are many artists who have managed to capture our hearts and open up the creative corner in our minds with their work.

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

Picasso: An actor on the stage of history

On his 50th death anniversary today, The Daily Star looks into the complex psyche of the renowned artiste, which goes beyond his individuality.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

Stolen Picasso unearthed by 'Indiana Jones of art'

A Dutch art detective dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" strikes again, finding a Picasso painting worth 25 million euros stolen from a Saudi sheikh's yacht on the French Riviera in 1999.

August 14, 2015
August 14, 2015

US returns Picasso's La Coiffeuse to France

US officials return to France a Picasso oil painting that was stolen from a Paris museum 14 years ago.

July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015

Madonna compares herself to Picasso

Singer Madonna has compared herself to painter Picasso, saying she sees similarities between herself and the late artist.

May 12, 2015
May 12, 2015

Picasso’s work smashes auction records

A Picasso oil painting from 1955 smashed the record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction when it soared to $179.4 million at Christie's.