• Gagosian and Almine Rech galleries in New York will host exhibitions featuring previously unexhibited Picasso works.
• The exhibitions are curated in collaboration with Picasso's daughter, Paloma Picasso, and grandson, Bernard Ruiz-Picasso.
• The Gagosian exhibit will explore themes across Picasso's career, while the Almine Rech show focuses on his still-life compositions and Cubist influence.

Two significant exhibitions dedicated to Pablo Picasso are scheduled to open in New York, showcasing works that have never been displayed publicly. 'Picasso: Tête-à-tête' at Gagosian, curated with Paloma Picasso, will present works from her personal collection, highlighting thematic continuities across Picasso's career. Simultaneously, Almine Rech will host 'Pablo Picasso: Still Life', an exhibition curated with Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, focusing on Picasso's still-life works and their impact on Cubism. Both shows promise new perspectives on Picasso's artistic legacy.

• What: Two exhibitions showcasing previously unseen Picasso works: 'Picasso: Tête-à-tête' and 'Pablo Picasso: Still Life'.
• Who: Pablo Picasso, Paloma Picasso, Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, Larry Gagosian, Almine Rech.
• When: 'Picasso: Tête-à-tête' runs from April 18 to July 3, 2025. 'Pablo Picasso: Still Life' runs from May 1 to July 18, 2025.
• Where: Gagosian (980 Madison Avenue) and Almine Rech galleries, New York.

The upcoming Picasso exhibitions at Gagosian and Almine Rech offer a rare opportunity to view previously unexhibited works by the iconic artist. The collaboration with Picasso's descendants adds a personal and intimate layer to the curation, potentially providing new perspectives on his artistic process and legacy. The focus of Almine Rech on still-life compositions is notable, as these works are often overshadowed by his portraits. The closure of Gagosian's space at 980 Madison Avenue adds a sense of occasion to the 'Picasso: Tête-à-tête' exhibition.

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.

Still-lifes are a significant and important part of Picasso’s oeuvre that, to our knowledge, haven’t experienced a dedicated solo exhibition since maybe the Paul Rosenberg days.

It seemed important to put forward this major theme that Picasso loved, as so many shows for years have focused on his portraits of women. He also wanted to show the everyday objects he lived with.

I have been fortunate to present more than 20 exhibitions dedicated to Pablo Picasso throughout my career, and it seems only fitting that a blockbuster show of the artist’s work should close out our time at 980 Madison.

The upcoming Picasso exhibitions in New York promise a fresh look at the artist's work, showcasing pieces never before seen by the public. With the involvement of Picasso's family and a focus on different aspects of his artistic output, these exhibitions are poised to be significant cultural events. The closure of Gagosian's Madison Avenue space adds an element of finality and anticipation to the 'Picasso: Tête-à-tête' show.