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South China Morning Post
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Picasso exhibition in Hong Kong is politely critical of artist's misogyny. Is it enough?
Pablo Picasso is one of the subjects of bestselling author Claire Dederer's 2023 book Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. She asks a question many people have struggled with: should we allow ourselves to gaze in wonder at the evidence of his artistic genius, or does it make us complicit in whitewashing his misogyny and abusive relationships with women? Advertisement Funnily enough, 'abusive sexual predator' is not among the four 'archetypes' the Spanish-French artist is said to represent according to the titles of the sections in a new exhibition at M+, Hong Kong's museum of visual culture: 'The Genius', 'The Outsider', 'The Magician' and 'The Apprentice'. The exhibition, 'Picasso for Asia: A Conversation' , shows a deference towards him that reinforces the idea that he was the quintessential 20th century artist. This tone detracts from the museum's intent to create a critical dialogue between Asian contemporary art and Picasso, a culturally remote and at times problematic figure from Western art history. Around 60 exquisite works by Picasso have been loaned to M+ by the Musée national Picasso-Paris (MnPP). That in itself is probably sufficient to attract a sizeable audience, although on their own they would not have made this a particularly interesting exhibition. Figures by the Sea (1931) by Pablo Picasso, on display in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Musée national Picasso-Paris Many of the same pieces were included in a Picasso exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum in 2012, and there have been larger overviews of the artist's work staged in East Asia more recently, such as the 2019 and 2021 MnPP touring exhibitions at UCCA in Beijing, China, and the Hangaram Art Museum, in Seoul, South Korea. In addition, more than 50 Picasso exhibitions were held in 2023, the 50th anniversary of his death.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Real Madrid stumble into crucial phase with a pressing issue for Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid have faced persistent defensive injury challenges throughout the season. Unfortunately for Carlo Ancelotti, the situation has worsened at a critical point in the calendar. Now, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Italian manager now faces the difficult task of reorganising his defence once again, especially in the face of two most important matches. The absence of key players such as David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and the long-term injury of Eder Militao has left Ancelotti with limited options. He must now rely on Raul Asencio, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Jacobo Ramon to form a makeshift defensive line. This experimental setup will need to withstand the attacking firepower of Atletico Madrid in the upcoming derby and Manchester City in the Champions League play-off first leg on 11 February. This predicament exposes two pressing issues for Real Madrid. Firstly, it highlights the club's lack of preparedness for injury-related emergencies. Secondly, it underscores the risk of entrusting two of the season's most crucial matches to youth players and a midfielder playing out of position. All signs indicate that Ancelotti will likely choose Asencio and Tchouameni as his primary defenders. Ramon's recent performance against Leganes did not provide enough confidence, making the Spanish-French duo the more reliable option. They have at least played together this season, offering a semblance of familiarity and consistency. February promises to be a defining month for Real Madrid. The team could either come out of it relatively unscathed or face significant setbacks. Much will depend on how well the makeshift defensive unit performs against two formidable opponents. Ancelotti's ability to adapt and the resilience of his players will be tested to the fullest. Fans will be hoping that despite these challenges, Real Madrid can rise above adversity and maintain their competitive edge on all fronts.
