When Hong Kong welcomed the first extensive Picasso show anywhere in China for 30 years
- When 60 Picasso paintings and sculptures went on display at Hong Kong’s Heritage Museum, it was the ‘most extensive show’ of his works ever seen in the city
- It traced the Spanish artist’s journey from his start as a young prodigy, with the aim of introducing Asian audiences to the ‘length and breadth’ of his talent
“The Hong Kong government is putting up HK$7 million to fund the most comprehensive showcase of Picasso’s work ever seen in the city – and will also be stepping up security around the exhibit,” wrote the South China Morning Post on March 29, 2012.
“The two-month exhibition of artworks worth HK$6.7 billion from a French museum devoted to the Spanish master was announced this week, and it was revealed yesterday that the show would form part of the annual Le French May festival.
“The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is jointly presenting the Picasso exhibit with the French consulate, organiser of Le French May.
“An insurance bill of about HK$20 million is largely being paid by private sponsors. The exhibition will feature 60 paintings and sculptures as well as photographs by and about the modern art master.”
