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In the summer of 1937, some of the 20th Century's most famous artists, writers and photographers were holidaying in the south of France. They included artist Pablo Picasso, photographer Lee Miller, poet Paul Éluard and the painter Man Ray.The group were part of the Surrealist movement – a style of art inspired by dreams and hidden thoughts that can look strange and bizarre - and one of their most recent converts was artist Eileen Agar. Through a 1985 BBC interview with Eileen, digital archivist Jonathan Charlton tells the story of that summer in an episode produced by Jane Wilkinson.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Roland Penrose, Ady Fidelin, Picasso and Dora Maar, Cote d'Azur, France 1937. Credit: Lee Miller Archives)
Découvrez la face cachée d'un couple de peintres : Françoise Gilot et Pablo Picasso. Cinquante ans après sa mort, le monde de l'art rend encore hommage à l'œuvre monumentale de Picasso. Pourtant, ces nombreuses expositions occultent souvent le calvaire qu'il a fait vivre à ses compagnes, et surtout, le courage de celle qui lui a dit non. En 4 épisodes, à travers ce couple, nous allons vous dévoiler comment Picasso est passé maître dans l'art de la violence. L'heure du backlash 1953. Un matin ensoleillé, profitant de l'absence de Pablo, Françoise boucle ses valises et quitte Vallauris avec ses deux jeunes enfants. Après dix ans de relation, elle s'est lassée de ses attitudes possessives et autoritaires. Quelques années auparavant, Pablo lui avait assuré qu'on ne quittait pas un homme comme lui. « Nous verrons », avait-elle répondu. Pendant les années qui suivent la rupture, la vengeance de son ancien compagnon est sans pitié, à tel point qu'il entraîne tout un pays derrière lui. Son but ? Organiser sa mort sociale. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Lucie Kervern Voix : François Marion, Lucrèce Sassella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Découvrez la face cachée d'un couple de peintres : Françoise Gilot et Pablo Picasso. Cinquante ans après sa mort, le monde de l'art rend encore hommage à l'œuvre monumentale de Picasso. Pourtant, ces nombreuses expositions occultent souvent le calvaire qu'il a fait vivre à ses compagnes, et surtout, le courage de celle qui lui a dit non. En 4 épisodes, à travers ce couple, nous allons vous dévoiler comment Picasso est passé maître dans l'art de la violence. Quand le Minotaure attaque À cette époque, la jeune femme n'est pas son épouse, mais c'est tout comme. Elle est sa compagne, la mère de ses enfants, la première critique de ses œuvres. En quelques années, elle est devenue le centre de son monde. Plus amoureux que jamais, Pablo ne peut plus se passer de sa présence. Mais de son côté, Françoise étouffe… jusqu'à frôler l'asphyxie. Bientôt, elle sera obligée de mettre fin au cauchemar. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Lucie Kervern Voix : François Marion, Lucrèce Sassella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Découvrez la face cachée d'un couple de peintres : Françoise Gilot et Pablo Picasso. Cinquante ans après sa mort, le monde de l'art rend encore hommage à l'œuvre monumentale de Picasso. Pourtant, ces nombreuses expositions occultent souvent le calvaire qu'il a fait vivre à ses compagnes, et surtout, le courage de celle qui lui a dit non. En 4 épisodes, à travers ce couple, nous allons vous dévoiler comment Picasso est passé maître dans l'art de la violence. Piégée dans la toile Cela fait bientôt trois ans que Picasso a quitté Dora Maar pour Françoise Gilot. Trois années que Pablo et Françoise ont passées séparés, sans vivre sous le même toit. Leur relation amoureuse s'est épanouie autour de leur passion pour la peinture, à tel point que l'idée d'une vie commune fait son chemin dans l'esprit du couple. Mais c'est cette vie commune, au sein d'un espace domestique, qui va précipiter la début des violences. Car lorsque les deux artistes commencent à fonder leur foyer, Françoise se rend compte qu'elle a fait l'erreur de sa vie… Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Lucie Kervern Voix : François Marion, Lucrèce Sassella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Découvrez la face cachée d'un couple de peintres : Françoise Gilot et Pablo Picasso. Cinquante ans après sa mort, le monde de l'art rend encore hommage à l'œuvre monumentale de Picasso. Pourtant, ces nombreuses expositions occultent souvent le calvaire qu'il a fait vivre à ses compagnes, et surtout, le courage de celle qui lui a dit non. En 4 épisodes, à travers ce couple, nous allons vous dévoiler comment Picasso est passé maître dans l'art de la violence. L'ogre et la muse Paris, mai 1943. Il est midi et demi. Françoise Gilot, une jeune artiste de 21 ans, est attablée au restaurant Le Catalan, en compagnie d'un ami. Elle est un peu nerveuse, car dans un coin de la pièce, un peintre légendaire déjeune en petit comité… et ne cesse de lui jeter des coups d'œil. Ce monstre sacré a un nom : Pablo Picasso. Les mots qui suivent vont marquer les débuts d'une idylle passionnée, placée sous le signe de l'excellence artistique… Et de la brutalité masculine. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Lucie Kervern Voix : François Marion, Lucrèce Sassella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pablo Picasso revendiquait ne pas aimer la musique. Il n'a pourtant cessé de peindre des musiciens, collaborant avec Satie, Stravinsky et Falla. Ses portraits d'instrumentistes sont souvent des autoportraits qui ne disent pas leur nom – ceux d'un homme hanté par ses obsessions.Picasso, figure incontournable de l'art moderne, a entretenu tout au long de sa vie une relation fascinante avec la musique. Franck Ferrand nous emmène dans les coulisses de cet artiste aux multiples talents, révélant une facette méconnue de son génie créatif.Dès son plus jeune âge, Picasso baigne dans un univers musical qui imprègne profondément son œuvre. De la zarzuela andalouse aux cabarets parisiens, en passant par les collaborations avec les Ballets russes, le peintre espagnol semble avoir été habité par une véritable passion pour les sonorités. Pourtant, lorsqu'on lui demande son avis sur la musique, Picasso n'hésite pas à affirmer qu'il ne l'aime pas. Une déclaration surprenante quand on constate à quel point elle transparaît dans ses tableaux cubistes, ses natures mortes et ses portraits d'instrumentistes. Franck Ferrand décrypte cette paradoxale relation, révélant la place centrale qu'occupe la musique dans la démarche artistique du maître.Des joueurs de flûte aux guitaristes cubistes, en passant par les collaborations avec des compositeurs comme Satie et Stravinsky, Picasso semble avoir cherché à retranscrire dans sa peinture les vibrations sonores qui l'habitaient. Une quête incessante qui l'a mené à repousser toujours plus loin les frontières de l'art, faisant de lui l'un des plus grands créateurs du XXe siècle.
Recevoir Feurat Alani sur Beurn Out, c'était puissant.Grand reporter passé par l'Afghanistan, Gaza ou encore l'Irak, il est venu raconter l'envers du métier : ce que les conflits laissent sur le terrain, mais aussi à l'intérieur de soi.On a surtout parlé de sa nouvelle BD « Nanterre avant l'orage », un récit profondément intime sur la cité Pablo Picasso de Nanterre où il a grandi, où sa famille vit encore, et un hommage bouleversant au petit ange Nahel Merzouk.Un échange sincère, intense et souvent émouvant…Et un moment particulièrement fort quand Feurat évoque son père.Merci pour la confiance et la générosité.Episode disponible sur Youtube et toutes les plateformes d'écouteHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
El gran Pablo Picasso visita Uherský Brod. Colombia volvió con todo: un concierto de marimba que no dejó a un solo checo en su asiento. “Cuando empecé a dibujar no sabía mucho de cómics, mis influencias vienen más del cine, la pintura y la música”.
El gran Pablo Picasso visita Uherský Brod. Colombia volvió con todo: un concierto de marimba que no dejó a un solo checo en su asiento. “Cuando empecé a dibujar no sabía mucho de cómics, mis influencias vienen más del cine, la pintura y la música”.
Hogyan került a Guernica az 1937-es világkiállítás spanyol pavilonjából a kortárs abortuszellenes gyűlésekre? Miért takarták le a képet az ENSZ-ben az iraki invázió idején? Miért dühítette fel a francia kommunista pártot Pablo Picasso Sztálin-portréja? Hogyan látták Picasso munkásságát a keleti blokk országaiban? Miért nem szerepelhetett egy 1956 utáni kiállításon a „Paraszt Marseilles” cím? Ezek és ehhez hasonló kérdések kerülnek terítékre a No pasarán! legújabb adásában, ahol András Edit művészettörténésszel, az MTA Művészettörténeti Intézetének nyugalmazott főmunkatársával beszélgettünk Pablo Picasso munkásságáról és a politikai művészetről.Támogasd te is a Partizánt adód 1%-ával!Név: Partizán Rendszerkritikus Tartalomelőállításért AlapítványAdószám: 19286031-2-42https://szja.partizan.hu/Legyél rendszeres támogató! https://cause.lundadonate.org/partizan/adomanyPartizán webshop:https://shop.partizan.hu/—Csatlakozz a Partizán közösségéhez, értesülj elsőként eseményeinkről, akcióinkról!https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/maradjunk-kapcsolatban—Legyél önkéntes!Csatlakozz a Partizán önkéntes csapatához:https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/csatlakozz-te-is-a-partizan-onkenteseihez—Iratkozz fel tematikus hírleveleinkre!Kovalcsik Tamás: Adatpont / Partizán Szerkesztőségi Hírlevélhttps://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/iratkozz-fel-a-partizan-szerkesztoinek-hirlevelereHeti Feledyhttps://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/partizan-heti-feledy—Írj nekünk!Ha van egy sztorid, tipped vagy ötleted:szerkesztoseg@partizan.huBizalmas információ esetén:partizanbudapest@protonmail.com(Ahhoz, hogy titkosított módon tudj írni, regisztrálj te is egy protonmail-es címet.)Támogatások, események, webshop, egyéb ügyek:info@partizan.hu
Pablo Picasso's Guernica is probably the most well known painting of the 20th century, and has become a universal symbol of the horrors of war. But it has also been the subject of renewed controversy in recent weeks in Spain - over a yet another request by the Basque government for the painting to be displayed at least temporarily in Bilbao. The current request comes ahead of the 90th anniversary of the bombing that the painting evokes - when during the Civil War the Nazi Condor Legion unleashed a relentless aerial assault on the Basque town.The long-running debate over moving the painting to the Basque Country centres on competing claims, with Basque sovereignists arguing that it should be displayed in the same location as the events it commemorates, against Spanish government's insistence it remain at Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid for reasons of conservation and national heritage. Today on Sobremesa, we discuss the controversy and the relationship between the work's power and universality and the concrete, historical atrocity inflicted on Gernika the town. To do so Eoghan is joined by Brittany Kennnedy, Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University's Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Brittany is the author of Between Distant Modernities: Performing Exceptionality in Francoist Spain and the Jim Crow South.Please remember if you like what we are producing, consider making a donation to our buy me a coffee page:https://buymeacoffee.com/thesobremey
Fer ralet ralet al gremi teatral. Crítica teatral de l'obra «L'autora», d'Ella Hickson. Traducció de l'anglès de Carlota Subirós. Intèrprets: Javier Beltrán, Nausicaa Bonnín, Ravina Raventós, David Selvas. Amb la participació d'Agnès Balfegó i Amada Bokesa. Escenografia: Judit Colomer. Vestuari: Berta Vallvé. Caracterització: Paula Barjau. Il·luminació: Marc Salicrú. Música: Alejandro Da Rocha. Espai sonor: Carles Bernal. Moviment: Natalia Fernandes. Ajudant d'escenografia: Marc Saborit. Ajudant d'il·luminació: Stefano De Luca. Alumna en pràctiques: Gemma Girbau (MUET). Veu de nadó: Ramona Vallvé Serrano. Construcció d'escenografia: Jorba Miró, Joan Soler i Sra. Diaz vestuari escènic. Reproducció del “Guernica”: © Sucesión Pablo Picasso. VEGAP, Madrid, 2026. Equips del Teatre Lliure. Agraïments: Arnau Vallvé i Taller d'escenografia Castells. Producció: Teatre Lliure. Ajudant de direcció: Esteve Gorina i Andreu. Direcció: Anna Serrano Gatell. Teatre Lliure Gràcia, Barcelona, 7 maig 2026. Veu: Andreu Sotorra. Música: Poema. Interpretació: Alejandro Da Rocha. Composició: Alejandro Da Rocha. Àlbum: L'autora, 2026.
In this podcast episode Mark is joined by two founders of Scottsdale Art Week Trey Brennen, owner of T.H. Brennen Fine Art in Old Town Scottsdale and Amy Gause, Director of the Fair. The four day international art fair took place at WestWorld in Scottsdale and showcased art from more than 110 galleries, daily fashion shows, cultural performances, sculptural installations and other innovative programming. It also included collaborations with institutions, galleries, artists and prominent collectors, as well as off-site after-hours VIP events.More than 21,000 guests made their way through the gates of WestWorld of Scottsdale to view 112 galleries across 123 booths. Ticket sales climbed 133% over its inaugural run, and a Justin BUA painting sold for $1.2 million within the first two hours, setting the tone for an unforgettable four days to follow.The Fair brought together galleries from all over the world, representing 19 countries, with thousands of blue-chip, contemporary, modern, Indigenous, Western, European and LatinX works along with works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Alex Katz and Maynard Dixon for sale. In addition to art, there were five Ferraris on display, 32 monumental sculptures, an area to listen to daily speaker panels, a concessions dining area and a VIP Lounge. Join us next year - mark your calendars for March 18-21, 2027 https://scottsdaleartweek.com/For photos, videos & more of our past podcasts, visit our podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcastLastly, we have room for one more couple on our 19th annual Italy Tour with Mark Candelaria, September 30 - October 14, 2026. All info is here: https://www.candelariadesign.com/touritaly
This interview first aired on Tuesday the 5th of May, 2026 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM Breakfast announcer Plemo talks to the Shepparton Art Museum's Artistic Director Danny Lacy about it's upcoming exhibition 'Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso'. Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso will be on at the Shepparton Art Museum from the 23rd of May - 20 thSeptember 2026. Spanning nearly a century of artistic innovation, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso brings together 37 exceptional paintings and sculptures from the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki never before shown in Australia that capture the radical shifts in art from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Audiences will embark on a journey tracing the major art movements of the modern era, from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to Fauvism, Cubism, Surrealism and post-war abstraction, through works from icons of the age, including Pierre Bonnard, Georges Braque, Paul Cezanne, Salvador Dalí, Paul Gauguin, Barbara Hepworth, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso. This significant collection includes a major philanthropic gift from New York-based collectors Julian Robertson (1932-2022) and Josie Robertson (1943-2010) to Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki in 2023. Their generous bequest offers a rare glimpse into the vision of two passionate art patrons and their lifelong commitment to sharing and celebrating modern art. From the sensual nudes and atmospheric brushwork of late 19th century Impressionism to the geometric intensity of Cubism and the dreamlike worlds of Surrealism, Facing Modernity traces how artists shattered conventions and reimagined the world anew. During Facing Modernity, SAM will be open 7 days a week—meaning whatever your schedule, we'll be here to welcome you to world-class arts experiences. SAM will be open from 10AM-4PM daily, with extended hours to 7PM every Friday evening from 23 May to 20 September. To book tickets head to https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/whats-on/upcoming/facing-modernity-from-degas-to-picasso/ Listen to One FM Breakfast with Plemo live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.
What happens when a society loses its grip on grief and numbers replace names? In this episode, social practice artist Suzanne Firstenberg turns national tragedy into human encounter, asking a simple but destabilizing question: Can art make us see each other again? From a field of more than 600,000 white flags on the National Mall to immersive installations on addiction and psychological trauma,Firstenberg's work doesn't explain. It reveals. Each project begins with a question beneath the surface: not how people fall apart, but why. Not how many died, but who they were.Her process moves through research, deep listening, and public participation to transform private pain into shared space. Whether through handwritten memorials, recorded voices, or silent visual scale, she creates conditions where strangers become witnesses. What emerges is not consensus, but connection. In a culture fractured by disinformation, fear, and isolation, Firstenberg reframes the problem:Extremism behaves like addiction because it is reinforced by dopamine and sustained by repetition. Anger is often grief in disguise. Community is not optional. It's the mechanism of healing. Her current work asks a quiet but radical question: "Can we be we again?". It's an invitation, not a slogan. This episode offers more than insight. It offers a practice that includes paying attention to what's unseen, asking better questions, and staying in the conversation, especially when it's hard. The work of art, at its most useful, is not to decorate the world, but to make us more capable of living in it.Notable Mentions People Suzanne Firstenberg: Social practice artist known for large-scale, public installations addressing grief and public memoryEleanor Roosevelt: Former First Lady and human rights advocate whose mentorship shaped early social policy workDan Patrick: Texas Lieutenant Governor whose early pandemic comments influenced the conceptual framing of Firstenberg's memorial work Pablo Picasso: An artist whose painting informs Firstenberg's large-scale historical documentation workOrganizations Charles F. Kettering Foundation:The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation with a mission to advance inclusive democracies worldwide by fostering citizen engagement,promoting government accountability, and countering authoritarianism.Democracy and the Arts: The Kettering Foundation's focus area for integrating the power of the arts into democratic life locally, nationally, and globallyNational Park Service: Federal agency that partnered in hosting In America: Remember, Firstenberg's National Mall InstallationThe Washington Post: Coverage of COVID death framing that helped catalyze In America: RememberWUSA9 (CBS Washington DC) — Produced documentary coverage of In America: Remember Rupert Landscape : Landscape contractor that helped install In America: Remember Events & Places In America: Remember: Suzanne Firstenberg's 2021 Washington D.C. installation honoring individuals who have died from COVID-19COVID19 Pandemic — CDC Overview: A CDC overview of the global health crisis that forms the central context for In America: RememberBloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island, WA: Artist residency site that sparked Firstenberg's addiction-focused workPublications and Paintings Denying to the Grave: A book by Sara and Jack Gorman that examines denial, belief systems, and resistance to scientific truthGuernica (1937): An iconic antiwar painting by Pablo Picasso referenced by Firstenberg as structural inspirationAcknowledgmentsFrom FreeSound.orgThrobbing bass pad.aiff by Raille -- https://freesound.org/s/342146/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0coins.m4a by djfroyd -- https://freesound.org/s/529187/ -- License: Attribution 3.0*******Art Is CHANGE is a podcast that chronicles the power of art and community transformation, providing a platform for activist artists to share their experiences and gain the skills and strategies they need to thrive as agents of social change.Through compelling conversations with artist activists, artivists, and cultural organizers, the podcast explores how art and activism intersect to fuel cultural transformation and drive meaningful change. Guests discuss the challenges and triumphs of community arts, socially engaged art, and creative placemaking, offering insights into artist mentorship, building credibility, and communicating impact.Episodes delve into the realities of artist isolation, burnout, and funding for artists, while celebrating the role of artists in residence and creative leadership in shaping a more just and inclusive world. Whether you're an emerging or established artist for social justice, this podcast offers inspiration, practical advice, and a sense of solidarity in the journey toward art and social change.
PABLO PICASSO by Rosa Argentina Rivas Lacayo
Por trás de aclamadas personalidades há um lado obscuro que ninguém está olhando. Neste programa documental e cheio de mistérios, abordaremos a face oculta das principais personalidades e instituições. Nesta edição: Pablo Picasso. __________ Pablo Picasso é amplamente reconhecido como um dos maiores gênios da arte moderna e o pioneiro do cubismo. Suas obras, como Guernica e As Jovens de Avignon, redefiniram a estética e a expressão artística do século XX. No entanto, por trás das telas consagradas e dos leilões milionários, esconde-se uma trajetória marcada por narcisismo, crueldade e destruição psicológica de entes próximos. Este documentário investiga o lado sombrio do pintor espanhol, detalhando o impacto devastador que ele exerceu sobre sua família e relacionamentos.
What do Goethe, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, Paul Gauguin and so many other writers and artists have in common? They all reached the apex of their creative output while living outside their countries of birth. An email from a listener, who also happens to be a member of indie band Trash Can Dream, inspired this episode from our archives. Emma Grace Stephenson is one of two Aussie expats who make up the band that is now based in New York City. Her email sparked a discussion on how travel, and specifically living abroad, can inspire art and creativity—and why we think that is. The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy! PS Learn more about the famous foreign writers who lived and worked in Rome on Tiffany's audio tour Rome For Readers: A Literary Tour of the Eternal City. ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. AD-FREE LISTENING: After well over 10 years on the air with little-to-no advertising, in 2026 we have finally made the difficult decision that this completely independent and self-funded show is no longer sustainable without it. HOWEVER! If you join us on Patreon, for as little as $3 per month, you will have access to all new episodes completely ad-free! ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. GET TWO BONUS EPISODES PER MONTH: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life at the $5 per month level or above, and you will have access to two all-new (and sometimes wacky) bonus episodes every single month. As well as ad-free listening, occasional live meet-ups, and access to our chat community. Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!
Alex unpacks a charged cultural dispute over Guernica by Pablo Picasso, as Madrid clashes with Basque leaders over whether the iconic anti-war painting should be moved from Museo Reina Sofía—raising deeper questions about who “owns” national symbols. He then breaks down Spain's push, led by Pedro Sánchez, to suspend the EU–Israel agreement and why much of Europe isn't backing it. Finally, Alex covers the shocking bullring incident in Seville where matador José Antonio Morante de la Puebla was seriously gored mid-performance, turning a comeback into a crisis.
Part two with the legendary Raymond Blanc is every bit as honest, funny and revealing as you'd hope. With nearly 50 Michelin-starred chefs having passed through his kitchens, we had to play our favourite game again: what were they really like before the fame? Raymond opens up on a young Marco Pierre White — the wild hair, the swagger, the intensity — and shares what it was actually like employing one of Britain's most combustible culinary talents. From football-match bust-ups to kitchen power struggles, the stories are as outrageous as they are unforgettable.But this episode goes far deeper than kitchen gossip. Raymond reflects on what separated the greats from the merely gifted, why Heston Blumenthal was one of the most unique talents he ever encountered, and the crucial lesson he believes he taught Marco: taste. It's a fascinating look inside the mind of a chef who didn't just mentor future superstars, but helped shape the DNA of modern British gastronomy. Expect brilliance, big opinions and some of the sharpest insights into cooking, leadership and creativity you'll hear anywhere.And because it's Raymond Blanc, the conversation doesn't stop there. He talks about the changing face of hospitality, the guests who left the biggest impression on him — from the Queen Mother to Stormzy — and the dishes, restaurants and food destinations he still dreams about. It's warm, passionate, hilarious and full of wisdom from a man who has stayed relevant at the very top for more than four decades. Part two is a masterclass in food, culture and what it really takes to last.Watch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Videos Here - https://www.youtube.com/@gotofoodOrder Ben's Incredible Book - All You Can Eat - By Clicking Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-You-Can-Eat-British/dp/1805221523Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn French by Watching TV with Lingopie: https://learn.lingopie.com/dailyfrenchpodVoici un tour d'horizon rapide de cette incroyable tombola qui a transformé un simple billet de 100 euros en un vrai chef-d'œuvre de Picasso, tout en boostant la recherche médicale.Here is a quick overview of this incredible raffle that turned a simple 100-euro ticket into a true Picasso masterpiece, while boosting medical research.Imaginez un peu, rafler une toile inestimable juste en faisant une bonne action.Imagine winning an invaluable canvas just by doing a good deed.C'est le pari dingue de l'opération « Un Picasso pour 100 euros ».This is the crazy bet of the "A Picasso for 100 euros" operation.Un projet super important quand on sait que l'OMS prévoit que les cas d'Alzheimer vont sûrement doubler d'ici 2050.A very important project when you consider that the WHO predicts that Alzheimer's cases will likely double by 2050.Alors premièrement, parlons du gagnant, parce que c'est une histoire de fou.So first, let's talk about the winner, because it's a crazy story.C'est un ingénieur parisien de 58 ans qui s'est offert pour 100 balles un portrait peint par Pablo Picasso en 1941, estimé à près d'un million et demi d'euros.It's a 58-year-old Parisian engineer who, for 100 bucks, treated himself to a portrait painted by Pablo Picasso in 1941, estimated at nearly one and a half million euros.Mais bon, ce jackpot perso n'est qu'une goutte d'eau comparé à la victoire collective, ce qui m'amène au point suivant.But anyway, this personal jackpot is just a drop in the ocean compared to the collective victory, which brings me to the next point.Deuxièmement, l'impact financier est juste monumental.Second, the financial impact is simply monumental.En quelques mois, les billets se sont arrachés dans plus de 150 pays, récoltant 12 millions d'euros reversés direct à la Fondation Recherche Alzheimer.In a few months, tickets were snapped up in over 150 countries, raising 12 million euros donated directly to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.On pourrait se dire : « Mais attends, le monde de l'art pour financer la science ? »One might think: "But wait, the art world to finance science?"Eh ben oui, miser sur l'inaccessible, ça attire un monde fou.Well yes, betting on the inaccessible attracts a huge crowd.Troisièmement, faut saluer que cette idée de génie n'est pas un coup d'essai.Third, it should be noted that this stroke of genius is not a first attempt.La créatrice utilise cette méthode avec succès depuis 2013.The creator has been using this method successfully since 2013. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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Aller voir une exposition dans un musée est une activité souvent réservée aux voyages à l'étranger ou aux occasions exceptionnelles. Pourquoi n'y allons-nous pas plus souvent, et quels sont les avantages de cette activité culturelle ? Nous vous parlons aussi de quelques tableaux et musées parisiens célèbres ! Interactive Transcript and Vocab Helper Support Easy French and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content for all our episodes: easyfrench.fm/membership Show Notes Sign up for free and book your first italki class: https://go.italki.com/french5 With the code FRENCH5, you'll get a €5 discount on your first class!
Nuestro experto en arte, Miquel del Pozo, habla sobre la obra ' La Guerre et la Paix' de Pablo Picasso.
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about global news stories, including reports that at least 250 people among them Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshis are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea while en route to Malaysia, with only nine survivors rescued. He also covers an incident in Oklahoma where a school principal confronted a gunman who opened fire at a high school, helping to prevent further harm. In addition, a 58-year-old Parisian engineer won a Tête de femme by Pablo Picasso, valued at over €1 million, after purchasing a €100 raffle ticket. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about global news stories, including reports that at least 250 people among them Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshis are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea while en route to Malaysia, with only nine survivors rescued. He also covers an incident in Oklahoma where a school principal confronted a gunman who opened fire at a high school, helping to prevent further harm. In addition, a 58-year-old Parisian engineer won a Tête de femme by Pablo Picasso, valued at over €1 million, after purchasing a €100 raffle ticket. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confira nesta edição do JR 24 Horas: Dois dos cantores mais ouvidos do país foram presos pela Polícia Federal, que investiga a lavagem de dinheiro para o tráfico internacional de drogas. A ação foi realizada em oito estados e no Distrito Federal. O cantor MC Poze do Rodo foi preso na mansão onde mora, no Rio de Janeiro. Já MC Ryan SP foi detido no litoral paulista. O empresário dele e influenciador Chrys Dias também está preso. Foram apreendidos um cordão com a imagem do traficante Pablo Escobar e carros de luxo. O grupo teria movimentado cerca de R$ 1,5 bilhão. A defesa de MC Poze disse que vai esclarecer os fatos. MC Ryan disse que não vai comentar, e Chrys Dias ainda não se pronunciou. E ainda: Homem ganha obra de Pablo Picasso após comprar rifa de R$ 600 na França.
A raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by Pablo Picasso for the price of a €100, with proceeds going to Alzheimer's research. For more details on this Anton spoke to Elaine Cobb, Paris based journalist.
Pablo Ortiz de Zárate, El Artesano, repasa la historia del cuadro más famoso de Pablo Picasso. Sus intenciones, sus decisiones, sus interpretaciones... hacen que tengamos una respuesta más acertada o más preguntas que plantear.
Dr. Killeen explores the idea of earned effortlessness through a well known story about Pablo Picasso. What looks quick and easy on the surface is often backed by years of practice, repetition, and refinement. Mastery has a way of appearing simple, even though it is anything but. In dentistry, this shows up every day. A procedure that takes minutes is supported by years of training, experience, and judgment. The same is true in leadership, where a calm and effective conversation is built on countless lessons learned over time. What feels effortless today was earned through consistent work, and what feels difficult now is part of building that same level of mastery for the future.
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Trump informó que había llegado a un acuerdo con Irán, que contempla un alto al fuego de dos semanas y la reapertura inmediata del estrecho de Ormuz. En medio de todo está Pakistán, quien básicamente fue el mediador entre ambos países. El secretario de Salud federal, David Kershenobich, informó que los sueros vitaminados que han provocado siete muertes en Sonora pudieron estar contaminados con bacterias, lo que habría provocado cuadros de sepsis en los pacientes.Los agricultores comenzaron un paro nacional para demandar mejores condiciones para el campo. Ojo, el Frente Nacional para el Rescate del Campo Mexicano denunció que agricultores fueron reprimidos por las autoridades tlaxcaltecas y federales el lunes. La petición para trasladar el “Guernica” de Pablo Picasso al País Vasco desató una fuerte polémica política en España.El fondo de inversión Pershing Square anunció una oferta millonaria para adquirir Universal Music Group.El festival Wireless fue cancelado, luego de que a Kanye West le prohibieron la entrada al Reino Unido. En el acuario de Nueva Inglaterra vive una foca de puerto llamada Reggae, que ama a sus patitos de plástico.Para enterarte de más noticias, suscríbete aquí a nuestro newsletter y síguenos en redes sociales. Estamos en todas las plataformas como Te lo cuento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The just-in-time Iranian ‘ceasefire’ looks more like a Mexican standoff – or worse, Artemis II is not what you think, and El Presidente is issuing Donald Bucks. All this and more, on today’s RWR. Links Videos / Clips [x] = Played [x] Lucifer Has a NASA Moon Mission named Artemis. Here’s What They’re Hiding. [x] THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR MAN | Official Promo WATCH: Will the Two-Week Iran Ceasefire Deal Hold? Mehdi Asks the Experts If Americans Knew YouTube channel – videos Headlines [x] = Mentioned / Discussed Iran Ceasefire Mexican Standoff [x] Iran sets strict terms for ships crossing Hormuz after ceasefire | The Street [x] TACO Trade Is Back As Oil Falls, Stocks Rally on US-Iran Ceasefire | Business Insider [x] TACO Trade Has Replaced Trump Trade. Inside the Stock Market’s New Meme. | Business Insider [x] Iran eyes ‘true friend' China as security guarantor. 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God Bless the Great People of Iran! – @realDonaldTrump (Apr 07, 2026, 6:06 AM) Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP – @realDonaldTrump (Apr 07, 2026, 4:32 PM) Trump: “A Whole Civilization will Die Tonight” [x] Dorothy Thompson – Wikipedia [x] Paulo Freire – Wikiquote [x] Frontline Ukraine: Crisis in the Borderlands: Sakwa, Richard: 9781784535278: Amazon.com: Books “NATO exists to manage the threats created by its existence” On This Day Events April 2026 Calendar of Public Holidays | Office Holidays Holidays and Observances in the United States in 2026 What day is it today? 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Serving from 1979 to 1990, Thatcher was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century. 2010 – President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty in Prague. 2009 – Somali pirates allegedly hijack Maersk Alabama ship: The MV Maersk Alabama is hijacked off the coast of Somalia. The high-profile incident drew worldwide attention to the problem of piracy, commonly believed to be a thing of the past, in the waters off the Horn of Africa. 2005 – Over 4 million people pay their last respects to Pope John Paul II: Karol Józef Wojtyła from Poland was an immensely popular Pope. He was succeeded by German Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger. 2005 – Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph agrees to plead guilty: Eric Rudolph agrees to plead guilty to a series of bombings, including the fatal bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, in order to avoid the death penalty. He later cited his anti-abortion and anti-homosexual views as motivation for the bombings. Eric Robert Rudolph was born September 19, 1966, in Merritt Island, Florida. 1999 – Step Aboard the Titanic – Las Vegas Style: Even by Las Vegas standards it was controversial, a $1.2 billion recreation of the doomed Titanic, along with the iceberg that caused its destruction. 1994 – Grunge icon, Kurt Cobain found dead: Rock star, Kurt Cobain is found dead in his Seattle, Washington home three days after alleged suicide, with fresh injection marks in both arms and a fatal wound to the head from the 20-gauge shotgun found between his knees. 1992 – Tennis great Arthur Ashe announced at a New York news conference that he had AIDS, having contracted HIV from a blood transfusion in 1983. 1990 – Eighteen-year-old Ryan White, national symbol of the AIDS crisis, dies: 18-year-old Ryan White dies of pneumonia, due to having contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion. He had been given six months to live in December of 1984 but defied expectations and lived for five more years, during which time his story helped educate the public and dispel widespread misconceptions about HIV/AIDS. 1990 – “Twin Peaks” premieres on ABC: David Lynch's surreal television drama “Twin Peaks” premieres on ABC, launching the question “Who killed Laura Palmer?” into the cultural zeitgeist. 1989 – Pitcher Jim Abbott, born without right hand, makes MLB debut: California Angels rookie pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, makes his Major League Baseball debut in a 7-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners. His debut generates a buzz throughout the sports world. “Maybe I was unnerved by all the attention,” Abbott tells reporters afterward. 1987 – U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz condemns Soviet spying: Just days before he is to travel to Moscow for talks on arms control and other issues, U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz states that he is “damned upset” about possible Soviet spy activity in the American embassy in the Soviet Union. Soviet officials indignantly replied that the espionage charges were “dirty fabrications.” 1983 – Magician David Copperfield pulls off one of his most audacious illusions: making the Statue of Liberty “disappear” in front of a live audience on Liberty island. 1977 – The Clash release their debut album of the same name: The British combo around lead vocalist Joe Strummer is considered one of the most influential early punk rock bands. 1975 – Frank Robinson makes debut as first Black manager in MLB: Against the New York Yankees in Cleveland, the Indians' Frank Robinson becomes the first African American to manage a game in Major League Baseball. Robinson, who also bats second, homers in his first at-bat in Cleveland's 5-3 win. 1974 – Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking Babe Ruth's home run record that had stood since 1935. 1962 – Cuba announced that 1,200 Cuban exiles tried for their roles in the failed Bay of Pigs invasion were convicted of treason and sentenced to 30 years in prison. 1959 – The Organization of American States drafts an agreement to create the Inter-American Development Bank. 1959 – One of the first modern programming languages is created: The Common Business-Oriented Language or COBOL was primarily designed by a woman, Grace Hopper. Also known as Amazing Grace, she is regarded as one of the pioneers in the field. 1953 – Jomo Kenyatta jailed for Mau Mau uprising in Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta, leader of the Kenyan independence movement, is convicted by Kenya's British rulers of leading the extremist Mau Mau in their violence against white settlers and the colonial government, and sentenced to 7 years hard labor. An advocate of nonviolence and conservatism, he pleaded innocent in the highly politicized trial. He is considered to be Kenya’s founding father and became the country’s first President in 1964. 1952 – U.S. President Harry Truman calls for the seizure of all domestic steel mills to prevent a nationwide strike. 1946 – The last meeting of the League of Nations, the precursor of the United Nations, is held. 1944 – Russians attack Germans in drive to expel them from Crimea: Russian forces led by Marshal Fyodor Tolbukhin attack the German army in an attempt to win back Crimea, in the southern Ukraine, occupied by the Axis power. The attack would result in the breaking of German defensive lines in just four days, eventually sending the Germans retreating. 1935 – Congress establishes WPA as part of “New Deal”: Congress votes to approve the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a central part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Stuart Chase's New Deal. In November 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, Governor Roosevelt of New York was elected the 32nd president of the United States. 1918 – World War I: Actors Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin sell war bonds on the streets of New York City's financial district. 1913 – The 17th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, providing for election of U.S. senators by state residents as opposed to state legislatures. 1913 – China’s National Assembly opens in Peking, the first free democratic parliament in Chinese history 1911 – An explosion at the Banner Coal Mine in Littleton, Alabama, claimed the lives of 128 men, most of them convicts leased out from prisons. 1908 – Harvard University votes to establish the Harvard Business School. 1904 – British mystic Aleister Crowley transcribes the first chapter of The Book of the Law. 1904 – Britain and France sign Entente Cordiale: The treaty, which was initially designed to regulate the countries’ colonial interests in Africa, later evolved into the Triple Entente to fight Germany in World War I. With war in Europe a decade away, Britain and France sign an agreement, later known as the Entente Cordiale, resolving long-standing colonial disputes in North Africa and establishing a diplomatic understanding between the two countries, formally entitled a Declaration between the United Kingdom and France Respecting Egypt and Morocco. 1895 – In Pollock v. Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co. the Supreme Court of the United States declares unapportioned income tax to be unconstitutional. 1886 – William Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill in the British House of Commons 1866 – Austro-Prussian War: Italy and Prussia sign a secret alliance against the Austrian Empire. 1864 – The U.S. Senate passed, 38-6, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishing slavery. (The House of Representatives passed it in January 1865; the amendment was ratified and adopted in December 1865.) 1832 – Black Hawk War: Around 300 United States 6th Infantry troops leave St. Louis, Missouri to fight the Sauk Native Americans. 1820 – The Venus de Milo statue, likely dating to the 2nd century B.C., was discovered by a farmer on the Greek Aegean island of Milos. 1766 – First fire escape is patented: a wicker basket on a pulley and chain 1271 – In Syria, sultan Baibars conquers the Krak des Chevaliers. Births 1972 – Sergei Magnitsky, Russian lawyer and accountant (died 2009) 1968 – Patricia Arquette, American actress and director (58) 1966 – Robin Wright, American actress, director, producer (60) 1960 – John Schneider, American actor and country singer (66) 1955 – Ron Johnson, American businessman and politician (71) 1947 – Tom DeLay, American politician and convict (79) 1947 – Robert Kiyosaki, American investor (79) 1938 – Kofi Annan, Ghanaian diplomat, 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations (died 2018) 1937 – Seymour Hersh, American journalist and author (89) 1918 – Betty Ford, American wife of Gerald R. Ford, 40th First Lady of the United States (died 2011) 1912 – Sonja Henie, Norwegian-born figure skater who won gold medals at three Olympics in the 1920s and ’30s. Went Hollywood in hits like 1937’s “Thin Ice.” (died 1969) 1892 – Mary Pickford, Canadian-American actress, producer, screenwriter and co-founder of United Artists (died 1979) 1869 – Harvey Cushing, American surgeon and academic (died 1939) 1859 – Edmund Husserl, Austrian mathematician, philosopher (died 1938) 1460 – Juan Ponce de León, explorer and conquistador, first arrived in the Caribbean with Columbus’ 2nd voyage in 1493, founded the first European settlement in Puerto Rico, Camparra in 1508. In 1513 with a royal contract he was the first known European to discover Florida, which he named. A popular myth asserts that another part of his exploration was a search for the ‘fountain of youth’. (died 1521) Deaths 2025 – Nelsy Cruz, Dominican politician, governor of Monte Cristi Province from 2020 until her death. A member of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), she died after a nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo. (born 1982) 2024 – Peter Higgs, British physicist, Nobel Prize laureate. In 1964, Higgs was the single author of one of the three milestone papers published in Physical Review Letters (PRL) that proposed that spontaneous symmetry breaking in electroweak theory could explain the origin of mass of elementary particles in general and of the W and Z bosons in particular. This Higgs mechanism predicted the existence of a new particle, the Higgs boson, the detection of which became one of the great goals of physics. In 2012, CERN announced the discovery of the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider. (born 1929) 2013 – Margaret Thatcher, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1925) 2012 – Jack Tramiel, Polish-American businessman, founded Commodore International (born 1928) 1996 – Ben Johnson, American actor, stuntman, legendary Hollywood equestrian (born 1918) 1981 – Omar Bradley, American general (born 1893) 1973 – Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter, sculptor (born 1881) 1950 – Vaslav Nijinsky, Russian dancer, choreographer (born 1890) 1587 – John Foxe, English writer (born 1516) 1492 – Lorenzo de’ Medici, Italian ruler (born 1449)
In 1981 one of the world's most iconic works of art – Guernica - was finally handed to Spain after a 44-year exile.Pablo Picasso had created the huge mural in 1937 followed the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish civil war. And, after being shown in Paris, the painting went on tour in Europe and America, where it was loaned to the Museum of Modern Art in New York.At the time, Picasso swore the painting would never hang in Spain until the country returned to democracy.It wasn't until after the death of the dictator General Francisco Franco that discussions began to transfer the painting to Spain. Ambassador Rafael Fernandez-Quintanilla was one of the negotiators.Jane Wilkinson has been through the BBC archives to find out how Rafael helped end the exile. Additional archive from British Pathe.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Guernica on display in Madrid, 1981. Credit: Gianni Ferrari/Getty Images)
In this episode, the rejection of Western Aesthetic Canon in Pablo Picasso's painting Les Demoiselles de Avignon is detailed and explained. We look into Pablo Picassos history and life, attempting to understand him as both a man and a painter. Then we attempt to understand his painting and the places from where he draws his inspiration for this Post-Impressionist style. This includes both non-Western culture and other artists of the time who also seemed to be adopting a post-Impressionist style. Finally, we give our own opinions on the piece. Join us in understanding from where post-Impressionism and Early-Cubism stem and in understanding this abstract and 'ugly' painting.
In this episode, I am joined by the award winning fantasy author, Tim Powers, and my friend, iSamwise, to discuss Tim's newest book, The Mills of the Gods (Baen 2025). We talked about pagan gods, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, Alexander Scriabin, and all of the weird things going on in post-WWI Paris. Enjoy!The Mills of the Gods can be found here: https://www.baen.com/Chapters/9781668073018/9781668073018.htm iSamwise has a YouTube channel that can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@iSamwise *************************************************************************************************************Follow me on Twitter @AaronIrberSubscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@imightbelieveinfaeries7563Subscribe to my Substack for updates on the show, essays, and more!Like my Facebook page - I Might Believe in FaeriesBattle Of The Creek by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Logo Art by Linnea KisbyThis podcast and its content may not be used for training and developing A.I. systems without permission. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aaronirber.substack.com/subscribe
La rivalidad entre Henri Matisse y Pablo Picasso se convirtió en fuerza motora del arte del siglo XX. Ambos genios se admiraban y competían a la vez, desafiando constantemente las normas estéticas de su tiempo. Mientras Picasso exploraba cubismos radicales, Matisse afianzaba el color y la forma con audacia, empujándose mutuamente hacia nuevas cimas creativas. Esta tensión intelectual y artística no solo definió sus propias carreras, sino que alimentó el corazón del arte moderno, transformando para siempre la manera de ver y hacer arte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz sit down with Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo, the co-Chief Investment Officer of Multi-Asset Solutions at Goldman Sachs. ---
What is it that makes an image stick in our memory against our will? People find many of Lee Miller's combat photographs have this indelible quality, and of these the most powerful are from her witness of the Holocaust. Her stark and harrowing evidence takes us back to one of the most terrible episodes of persecution in the whole grim history of man's inhumanity to man.In this lecture Miller's son Antony Penrose talks about why his mother responded to the Holocaust in the way she did, and the work he has done to authenticate her evidence as a witness – evidence she deliberately left for us in the hope it would help prevent history repeating. When we learn the background, we begin to understand why so many of her images are so poignant, and why they have the ability to engrave themselves in our minds.This lecture was recorded by Antony Penrose on the 10th of February 2026 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Antony Penrose is a film maker, photographer, author, artist, photo-curator, and co-founder of the Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection.Antony's photographic career began at an early age when peering through the viewfinder of his mother Lee Miller‘s Rolleiflex camera. At the age of 14, a family visit to see Pablo Picasso produced some amateur images which later became widely published. On a trip to Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) in 1962, Lee was taken ill and handed him her Zeiss Contax to get the pictures she could not take.Antony has dedicated a large part of his life to research into the lives of his parents Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, and their circle of artist friends. He established the Lee Miller Archives in the 1980s with his late wife Suzanna. Today, with his daughter Ami Bouhassane, Antony is the co-director of Farleys House & Gallery Ltd, which comprises the archives, the house museum and galleries and The Penrose CollectionYou can watch the podcast with Antony Penrose in Conversation here: https://youtu.be/QY3xZLk5NS8The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/lee-millerGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today Website: https://gresham.ac.ukX: https://x.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/greshamcollege.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz explain how to use prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi to their fullest potential. ---
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Em 1964, uma artista publica um livro de memórias contando como foi viver ao lado de Pablo Picasso — o pintor mais famoso do século XX. O que parecia apenas um relato íntimo rapidamente se transforma em escândalo internacional, processos judiciais e uma nova forma de enxergar o artista por trás do mito.Neste episódio do Art Talks, acompanhamos a relação entre Picasso e Françoise Gilot e a sucessão de relacionamentos que atravessaram sua vida, conectando sua biografia às fases mais conhecidas de sua obra e levantando uma pergunta inevitável: é possível separar o gênio artístico da pessoa?‘História da Arte sem tédio' é uma série do Art Talks que conta bastidores, conflitos e histórias reais por trás de grandes nomes da arte. É a História da Arte contada de forma acessível, envolvente e sem linguagem acadêmica — para ouvir no dia a dia, mesmo sem ser especialista.Roteiro, produção e locução: Thais de Albuquerque @thais.de.albuquerque
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz walk their listeners through how to invest their first $1,000. ---
Esta madrugada hemos recuperado el programa dedicado a una de las grandes figuras de la pintura del siglo XX, el malagueño Pablo Picasso
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their perspectives as to why people feel behind financially -- even when they're not. ---⚙️ We're thrilled to introduce the Rich Habits Money Map! If you're someone ready to automate your saving and investing, the Rich Habits way, this workflow by Sequence is for you. Click here to sign up for Sequence and gain access to our Rich Habits Money Map! ---
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz are joined by the managing partners of NEOS Funds, Garrett Paolella and Troy Cates, to discuss how everyday investors can utilize their suite of ETFs to offset volatility in their own portfolios. ---
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their financial red flags for relationships. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, there's no better time than to have these open and honest conversations about money with your significant other.---
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz poke holes in the financial advice your parents gave you that's now wrong. They then offer their own advice as we're living in an unprecedented time. ---
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their biggest financial red flags and green flags. If you find yourself stacking a few of these red flags, take action to flip them green!---
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz sit down to have an honest conversation with the CEO of Affirm, Max Levchin. To keep up with Max, consider following him on LinkedIn and X! You can also follow Affirm on X. ---We're thrilled to introduce the Rich Habits Money Map! If you're someone ready to automate your saving and investing, the Rich Habits way, this workflow by Sequence is for you. Click here to sign up for Sequence and gain access to our Rich Habits Money Map! ---