How did Picasso discover pottery? And how did he transform the fortunes of an ancient town in the process? Join Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene to discuss Picasso’s life in the South of France just after the Second World War where he found a new and exciting creative outlet bringing together painting and sculpture and in doing so transformed the history of art.
Ceramics and artwork in this week’s episode include:
Guernica, 1937 by Pablo Picasso
Head Plate, 1957 by Pablo Picasso
"Tete au Masque" Plate, 1956 by Pablo Picasso
Owl Pitcher, 1957 by Pablo Picasso
Three Sardines, 1947 by Pablo Picasso
Bull In The Arena, 1948 by Pablo Picasso
Vase with Two High Handles, The Queen, 1953 by Pablo Picasso
To see images of the artworks in this episode go to heni.com/thehistoryofceramics or visit the HENI Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks
Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene
Additional Research: Catherine Ingram
Editor: Alessandro Ruocco
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction: Picasso the Potter
00:00:53 The Dark Years: Picasso During World War II
00:05:27 Discovering Vallauris: A Holiday That Changed Everything
00:07:41 The Madoura Pottery and First Experiments
00:11:23 Working with Clay: Technique and Collaboration
00:14:04 Picasso's Ceramic Vocabulary
00:22:11 Domestic Life and the South of France
00:28:10 Jacqueline Roque and New Beginnings
00:31:42 Revitalizing Vallauris: Community and Legacy
00:34:29 What Picasso Did for Ceramics
