How did Picasso discover pottery? And how did he transform the fortunes of an ancient town in the process?  Join Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene to discuss Picasso’s life in the South of France just after the Second World War where he found a new and exciting creative outlet bringing together painting and sculpture and in doing so transformed the history of art.

Ceramics and artwork in this week’s episode include:

Guernica, 1937 by Pablo Picasso

Head Plate, 1957 by Pablo Picasso

"Tete au Masque" Plate, 1956 by Pablo Picasso

Owl Pitcher, 1957 by Pablo Picasso

Three Sardines, 1947 by Pablo Picasso

Bull In The Arena, 1948 by Pablo Picasso

Vase with Two High Handles, The Queen, 1953 by Pablo Picasso

To see images of the artworks in this episode go to heni.com/thehistoryofceramics or visit the HENI Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks

Hosts: Paul Greenhalgh & Stephanie Rozene

Additional Research: Catherine Ingram

Editor: Alessandro Ruocco

Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction: Picasso the Potter
• 00:00:53 The Dark Years: Picasso During World War II
• 00:05:27 Discovering Vallauris: A Holiday That Changed Everything
• 00:07:41 The Madoura Pottery and First Experiments
• 00:11:23 Working with Clay: Technique and Collaboration
• 00:14:04 Picasso's Ceramic Vocabulary
• 00:22:11 Domestic Life and the South of France
• 00:28:10 Jacqueline Roque and New Beginnings
• 00:31:42 Revitalizing Vallauris: Community and Legacy
• 00:34:29 What Picasso Did for Ceramics