Good News In History, October 25
Good News In History, October 25 144 years ago, the visionary artist Pablo Picasso was born. A Spanish painter and sculptor, he had trouble getting out of bed in the morning, and usually spent the afternoon conversing and drinking with friends. But in the evening, he worked prolifically on his surrealistic cubist artwork in France. WATCH a short bio video to see his paintings and learn more… (1881) After his youth working in the traditional style of painting, he was motivated by the innovative work of fellow artist Henri Matisse to explore more radical styles, beginning a fruitful rivalry between the two leaders of modern art. John McInnis Auctioneers Picasso achieved global renown and immense fortune for his revolutionary artistic accomplishments, and became one of the best-known figures in 20th-century art. More Good News on this Date: Memorial: The Edelweiss Pirates , a loosely organized youth movement in Nazi Germany, which assisted army deserters and others to hide from the Third Reich, …