Gagosian features one of the most ambitious exhibitions about Pablo Picasso. Picasso: Tête-à-tête, is an exhibition organised in collaboration with the artist’s daughter, Paloma Picasso, which features more than fifty rarely seen paintings, sculptures, and drawings spanning Picasso’s entire career—from 1896 to 1972—the show offers a rare glimpse into works from the artist’s estate.

“Showing my father’s work as he wanted it to be seen, in conversation across subjects and periods, is a fitting tribute to his legacy. A number of the works we selected haven’t been seen since my father had them in his studio and to have them reunited with important examples from other collections will be a very special event.” Paloma Picasso said.

Nearly a dozen pieces will be on public view for the first time, with several others returning to exhibition after decades. Until 3rd July, Picasso: Tête-à-tête marks the final exhibition at Gagosian’s flagship gallery at 980 Madison Avenue.

Records exist of two exhibitions that Picasso installed himself, the first being his 1932 retrospective at Galerie Georges Petit, Paris. On that occasion, rather than attempting to prove an academic thesis or arrange a strictly chronological presentation, he hung works of different eras and styles together, facilitating a conversation between them. In the same spirit, Picasso: Tête-à-tête juxtaposes paintings, sculptures, and drawings by the protean artist, encouraging viewers to discover new personal connections and continuities. The exhibition includes masterpieces from Picasso’s own collection, alongside works from other prominent sources. It’s a must-see in NY this week during Frieze NY and beyond.

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Image: Pablo Picasso Femme au Vase de Houx (Marie-Thérèse), 1937 Oil and charcoal on canvas 28 3/4 x 23 5/8 inches (73 x 60 cm) © 2025 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Photo: Sandra Pointet Courtesy Gagosian