This collection of photographs are fascinating insights into a rarely seen side of some of the world’s most famous artists. Pablo Picasso and a muse sit in his studio in 1954, surrounded by the ceramics he was working on at the time. He has painted two images of the lady in profile, one shows his clear skill at realistic rendering and the second shows his renowned cubist style – it is wonderful to see the transition and in effect, to witness the master at work.
In another photo, Joan Miro, a younger contemporary of Picasso, works in a starkly clean studio. His apparent appreciation of neatness and order is apparent, with even his paint brushes lined up in a neat row. The image is made all the more appealing by the woven sun ornament that hangs in the foreground and creates an artistic effect to the photo.
There are 25 images on show in this exhibition, titled Revealed that is showing in Dubai’s Sofitel Hotel on Jumeirah Beach Residence until the end of the year. It is a succinct exhibition hung in the hotel’s Plantation restaurant but I encourage you to take your time viewing it.
The photos are owned by Paris Match magazine and as well as Picasso and Miro, they also include Salvador Dali with his eccentric ways, Jeff Koons in his colourful surroundings and Rene Magritte in a surrealist pose.
Curated by Olivier Widmaier Picasso, grandson of the late master the exhibition opened this week and it is open around the clock so you have even more chance to view it whenever you please.
* Revealed runs until December 26. www.sofitel-dubai-jumeirahbeach.com