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Book Synopsis: A riveting story of how dueling ambitions and the power of prodigy made America the cultural center of the world—and Picasso the most famous artist alive—in the shadow of World War II“[Eakin] has mastered this material. . . . The book soars.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Vanity Fair, The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker
In January 1939, Pablo Picasso was renowned in Europe but disdained by many in the United States. One year later, Americans across the country were clamoring to see his art. How did the controversial leader of the Paris avant-garde break through to the heart of American culture?
The answer begins a generation earlier, when a renegade Irish American lawyer named John Quinn set out to build the greatest collection of Picassos in existence. His dream of a museum to house them died with him, until it was rediscovered by Alfred H. Barr, Jr., a cultural visionary who, at the age of twenty-seven, became the director of New York’s new Museum of Modern Art.
Barr and Quinn’s shared goal would be thwarted in the years to come—by popular hostility, by the Depression, by Parisian intrigues, and by Picasso himself. It would take Hitler’s campaign against Jews and modern art, and Barr’s fraught alliance with Paul Rosenberg, Picasso’s persecuted dealer, to get Picasso’s most important paintings out of Europe. Mounted in the shadow of war, the groundbreaking exhibition Picasso: Forty Years of His Art would launch Picasso in America, define MoMA as we know it, and shift the focus of the art world from Paris to New York.
Picasso’s War is the never-before-told story about how a single exhibition, a decade in the making, irrevocably changed American taste, and in doing so saved dozens of the twentieth century’s most enduring artworks from the Nazis. Through a deft combination of new scholarship and vivid storytelling, Hugh Eakin shows how two men and their obsession with Picasso changed the art world forever.
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Unlock the fascinating story of Picasso's rise to fame and how his art shaped American culture in Picasso's War: How Modern Art Came to America. Embark on a riveting journey through time as Hugh Eakin unveils the dueling ambitions that made America the cultural center of the world, all while World War II loomed in the background. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration that will leave you in awe of the power of prodigy.
Discover the captivating tale of how one man's dream led to the creation of the greatest collection of Picassos in existence. John Quinn, a renegade Irish American lawyer, dedicated his life to assembling the most significant artistic treasures. Sadly, his dream of a museum to house these masterpieces faded into obscurity. But fear not, as Alfred H. Barr, Jr., a cultural visionary, stumbled upon this hidden treasure trove and would eventually bring Picasso to the heart of American culture.
Experience firsthand the obstacles faced by Barr and Quinn in their quest to showcase the genius of Picasso. From public skepticism to the crippling effects of the Great Depression, they fought against all odds. Parisian intrigues and Picasso's own complexities further threatened their shared goal. However, their perseverance would prove unwavering in the face of Hitler's persecution of Jews and modern art. Witness the intricate alliance formed with Paul Rosenberg, Picasso's dealer, as they orchestrated a daring mission to save the artist's most invaluable paintings from Europe.
Step into a world on the brink of war as Picasso: Forty Years of His Art exhibition emerges. This groundbreaking event, set against the backdrop of global conflict, would forever alter American taste and solidify MoMA's prominence. Experience the seismic shift as the art world's spotlight relocates from Paris to the vibrant streets of New York City.
Immerse yourself in Hugh Eakin's meticulously researched account of how a single exhibition sparked a revolution in the art world. Uncover the secrets behind the fascinating journey of two men and their infatuation with Picasso. Their passion, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to art forever changed the course of history. Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale that demonstrates the enduring power of art.
Take a leap into the captivating world of Picasso's War: How Modern Art Came to America now and witness the transformative impact art can have on society. Be enlightened, inspired, and forever changed by this breathtakingly powerful story. Experience the magic for yourself and get your copy today!
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