Is the Picasso Museum in Paris Worth It? 🎨🖌🖼 Picasso Museum Paris
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2019
- Is the Picasso Museum in Paris worth it? I wasn't sure how I'd like it, but the Picasso Museum is definitely worth a visit (especially if you're a huge fan of Picasso's paintings). Grab my guide to Paris here: bit.ly/ParisVloggersGuide and help me make better videos at / jayswanson and then find me on the internet in all of the usual spots:
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The Picasso Museum Paris is a beautiful building filled with Picasso's sculptures, paintings, and much more. Definitely check it out next time you're looking for a museum in Paris to visit =D
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Loved the reaction of the couple when you came out the Peloton!
Me, too. I was going to make a comment about that. LOL.
Me three!! HILARIOUS! 😂
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Maybe they were thinking omg isn't that the guy? Jay isn't that him yeah that's him! Honey look !
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The Picasso Museum in Barcelona might be the definitive one. Shows his work from a child, where he was a realist and evolved into cubism. Jay explained that evolution and related it to his own work. We can do the same in our lives. That might be his most important lesson. After seeing his art in Madrid as well, last month, I'm a real fan.
But I'm also a big fan of Jay's, too. Loved this VLOG.
I've heard the Barcelona one is fantastic
I just read an article from last year that Claude Picasso has been asking Musee Picasso to stop lending out the artwork to other museums, including the Barcelona one. Barcelona has the collection it has because of the Paris museum! He complains that the works are too fragile to keep lending out (21 exhibits in France alone in 2018 and more this year). They've lent out 5,000 of his works which he claims are just to capitalize on the Picasso name.
You’re as ordinary as ordinary gets. Add to that your art vocabulary and knowledge are not enough to express how you feel about Picasso even if you did understand art. You’re about having fun and new experiences. Big and bright you like. Like a cave man seeing fire for the first time. You need more time and experience. It’s not always exciting bright and new. Enjoy your brew.
@@JaySwanson the architecture is medieval. When I saw his childhood sketches I said to my inner child: your childhood work is much better. I’m not the kind of man resin who would compare my childhood art to Picasso but I just did.
I am so happy you are getting the office😊. Made my day to see someone committed to moving forward in life see things come together. I wish you all the best. Side note I was in Paris in May loved every single moment and already have alert on kayak to watch flights to return. I understand in some small way your love for the city. It exceeded my expectations which were already pretty high. My trip was enhanced by all the vlogs I have been watching, your guide and mapster. I used mapster all the time wherever I was to pull up and see what was close to eat or drink. Thank you so much!
I'm so happy to know it was helpful for your time! Doubly that your expectations err exceded!😊
The big orange sculpture is by Alexander Calder. There's a show on currently at the PM which includes work by Calder.
I should definitely have taken more time to differentiate the two
The guy staring on minute 2:05😂😂
LOL I know right?! Like woah :-))
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As a self-proclaimed art nerd, I did enjoy this museum when I went in April. I also, like another viewer noted, knew the backstory with how the paintings and works were just to settle his estate and what his family wouldn't mind parting with. Picasso, like VanGogh had a very complicated and sometimes misunderstood point of view and mind overall. Whats even more interesting (and one of my favorite tidbits from my many Art History courses in college) is that MANY of his paintings are actually in layers... meaning there are paintings UNDERNEATH the paintings you see displayed. I caught myself staring at many to see if it were possible to see the underlying paintings. lol. Also, the evolution of the "Bull" lithographs were lovely and Im glad to see you appreciated them too because I remember studying those and his simplistic ability to draw a bull. Did you also see the bull video of him there? :) Thanks for the great videos as always!
When I was young and learning about Picasso it was difficult to relate. As I get older (as an artist) I envy his ability to just go for it without much inhibition or conformity. I like that aspect, being able to be free and unconcerned as to whether the art is LIKED or even accepted, or valued. Obviously his art was well received and made him wealthy, but still controversial and confounding :) Especially liked this video!
I feel much the same way
@Yvonne: I think you've figured it out. Art is useless by definition. Whether or not someone likes it is irrelevant, so throw convention and care out the window and amaze yourself. If someone likes it, so much the better! As long as it makes you smile, c'est bon !
Heading to Paris this weekend. You're videos have been super helpful!! We have the 'tap out' rule in my family. Visit any museum or church and after 90 minutes - if you're not into it, tap-out!
Sounds like a decent rule to me 👍
I think the building itself is such a gem. I love it there.
That building is killer
I had a similar experience at the Picasso - went in dutifully as a Picasso ‘meh’ guy w/wife who had a keen interest...left with a far greater appreciation. The way they have it set up and the emphasis on his progression and ‘how the sausage is made’ aspects really spoke to my creative process struggles/successes. Also walked right by Clark Dog on the way (closed 😭).
Oh noooooo, rough timing 🌭
I LOVE art but I have found that when I explore who the artist was as a person I understand their art much better. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!😁
The old (cough) "house" that museum sits in is a complete work of art itself. And, the artist progression that is demonstrated, as you point out, is pretty on point. Great fun today Jay!
It was a good'n!
Watching vlog today from Paris and already thanking you for you generously sharing you knowledge of the city. Amazing 1st day here and excited for the next 9 days here in Paris.
Thanks!
Hope you have a great time!
The best Picasso museum is in Barcelona. It is dedicated to his life's work. Starting from the beginning at the age of 12. At that age, he was painting in a classical way, a master before puberty. That's the museum that will make you admire the genius that he was. I was on the same boat, feeling as if his paintings were a bit narcissistic in his portrayal, but the museum in Barcelona changed all that for me. Although Paris has fantastic museums, Barcelona is incredible in its diversity and depth of collections. The Carnley's would love to be your translator and tour guide ;)
I've heard that one was a great one =)
The bull was always a significant icon in his art and his life. His father had taken him to many bullfights when he was a child and his love for the sport carried o throughout his life.
My day at musée Picasso...with my art teacher friend...the only reason I went...my feet freezing from being wet from the rain...the building blew me away...and I actually liked some of his art...my art teacher friend Deb...who also follows you...was in heaven...it was worth the visit as it was just near to us....see you tomorrow...oh...and I liked musée Montmartre more!!...xx Kerrin and Leia xxx
It's a great spot to visit
Thank you Jay. I plan on being in Paris in October 2024 with my grandson. It'll be good for him to see "the progression" when, in the near future, he is introduced to Picasso in school. It was fun watching you as you developed a bigger appreciation of Picasso! Thanks for being you and for all your hard work!
Thanks Ernest! Wishing the two of you an amazing trip!
Have you already been to Musée du quai Branly? It's one of my fav Paris museums and it would be great if you could do that knid of videos there. This museum defo deserves the attention!
Not yet but it's high on the list!
Hi Jay... I'm not a big fan of modern art, in particular to Picasso, but after this video I put this museum in my list of places to visit. Thanks!
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Loved this. And the comment about art helping you feel less alone in the world. It’s one of my fave things to do as a solo traveler and I have yet to go to the Picasso in Paris (Antibes is amazing) or the Rodin. Adding to list 📝
Spot on, Lauri.
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Great memories of our time there, in April. Thank you for taking us along. The audio we rented from the front desk was a must as it really explained the works of both these men. Picasso and Calder.
I’m glad I accompanied my husband to yet another museum:) Didn’t think I would enjoy it but sure did! And that man, Picasso, was obsessed with the female form:)
He was indeed 😂
Really like how you keep the camera moving as you rotate around the sculptures. That's an art form in itself.
Bawwwwwww 😊
Really enjoying your museum visits ! Thanks. Were there any paintings from the blue and pink periods ?
Thanks! And I'm not sure
When you see an artists progression it does start to make more sense. In school they stick with one period in the artists life or their most famous works. It is hard to get where an artist is coming from. So glad you gave it another try. Going from meh to ok. Yes some of his sculptures creep me out too!! 😳 Yay on the office!!! Have a Wonderful Day!!
Thanks!
I went to the Picasso Museum on a Friday, when it was supposed to be open, and it was closed! I walked around for about 30 minutes and came back, and it was still closed. (?)
I had the same experience. I was bummed.
Picasso leaves me cold but the space and how they have exhibited the work is great. I find museums/galleries act like valium I alway leave more relaxed and calm. And omg that pizza 🤤
It was definitely a calming time for me 😊
Art, finished with food and beer. Nice! 😎
Love Brewdog! They were the nicest, most affordable spots (they had 2) to go to in Stockholm. Especially for food. I’ve always liked Picasso. I was introduced to him as a child and you saw what he’d most recently done through his early work. He was still alive when I was a kid. I have a few mugs with Picasso paintings on them.
Picasso mugs sound nice
Hi Jay, like you I'm far from Picasso's no. 1 fan (I much prefer Monet and impressionism) but I do appreciate how others may be drawn to his style.
I found it interesting when you related Picasso's evolution of style to that if your channel - I never considered that before but it makes perfect sense.
Love your channel Jay, watched many of your videos (your 'how to use the Paris metro' video really helped me out), and will continue to do so.
Cheers from UK, Dave.
Thanks so much Dave! =D
Makes want go to this museum.
I'm definitely in the meh camp regarding Picasso. The museum was well hung and the building itself made the 14 euros worth it. I'm glad you took us there, plus your video eye made it more interesting. The guy as you left Peloton was all spazzed out, wondering if he shouted anything. Yay for the office!!! !!!! Excellent vid, thank you. One of my top 5 is the Gustave Moreau. That beer looked tasty. Cheers!
It was a grand old time in the end for sure! Happy it coincided so well with Brewdog 🍻
Is his Guernica there? I had a print of it hanging in my classroom.
No. Guernica is in Reina Sofia museum in Madrid.
Picasso is not one of my favorites either but it was good to have a look around. I tend towards the Old Masters more. My brain doesn't connect with a lot of abstract styles. Thanks, Jay.
Happy to share!👍
Great overview. Putting it on my “maybe “ list. How much time would you dedicate to a visit?
It's pretty easily done in 30-60min depending on pacing
Thank you for the tour. You are correct that Picasso doesn't qualify for any humanitarian awards and he is at the same time a visual genius. What artists are gifted with is an ability to see the world differently, and it is his personal vision that is intriguing. I wanted to ask about a couple of things that I didn't see in your video on the Marais. This is where Victor Hugo lived and his home is well worth a visit. Most of us know of Hugo as a writer, but he was also a visual artist and his museum had wonderful examples of his artwork. There was also a death mask of Hugo which fascinated me. The other thing you did not mention or show is that the Marais is the location of the old Jewish Quarter and there is quite a history that accompanies that.
I've made lots of videos in the Marais and some cover those topics if you want to watch more 😊👍
Thank you. I will look for them. I am a relatively new subscriber--why didn't I know about your vlog?- and I am sort of binge watching to catch up.
@Sherrie: I agree that he wouldn't win any sort of humanitarian awards. I don't care. I like Charlie Parker, but he was a heroin addict and I probably wouldn't have let him in my house. But, oh . . . that music!
Nice chinos/khakis/jeans. A purchase while stateside, perhaps? Great vlog; “Is it worth it” topics are my favs. Congrats on adulting into an office space!
Got them in India 😉👍
The museum looked awesome but those waffles were the star of the show in my book! hahah
So tasty
I am pretty sure several paintings are actually space Invaders. Did you flash them? 😂❤️👾👾👾
All of them 👾😜👾
Picasso Space Invaders? How could one tell? Are they 4D? :-)
Went to watch your video this morning and we were unsubscribed! We’ve been subscribed for over 2 years now, so weird!
That's really strange! Glad you're back 😆
Picasso did that. What you need to do is look up, reach down and then count backwards to 7 while walking up a down escalator. Don't close your eyes or you'll get seasick.
name of paiting plz 5:40
It's okay to hold conflicting feelings about Picasso's work. I feel that way about art in general 😁
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I love your videos. And as far as the food references - to be in Paris and not enjoy the food? OMG. I really like getting the suggestions on where and what to eat, and I like that they are reasonably priced places.
Glad I can help 💪
That pizza looks so good 😋
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Bro when I go to paris next year ill buy your ticket to the catacombs and well mobb!!.. Haha
9:26 what are your top 5 museums to visit in Paris....(besides the Lourve)?
Might have to make a video on it 🤔
Goodness I love that museum:P
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Okay, so art discussion aside...which pizza at brewdog inspired the “wow”? 🍕 #pizzanotpretentious 🤓
Their hawaiian - the sauce was really good
Did you ever get to the Chagall museum in Nice?
Sadly no
@@JaySwanson I'm a devotee, so for me, it was joyful. And Chagall's work is all about love. You might enjoy his exuberance.
I went in May. If I can remember correctly, it IS covered with your museum pass. I'll be honest with you, I was a bit bored here. Very sterile environment. Made me want to take a nap.... But that's just me.
Yes, it’s worth it.
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Anything Picasso and I always think of this great punk song:
ruclips.net/video/Kc2iLAubras/видео.html
That’s the museum that was closed the entire four years I lived in Paris! 😂 Finally glad to see it in this vlog. I went to the Picasso museum in Antibes, which is super cool and I recommend highly. He had an entire period where he was working with pottery, making plates and such- I had NO idea he was into that until I went to that museum. It’s in a gorgeous building, too. So if you’re ever going down south, A) I recommend Antibes and B) I think it’s a great museum to see there. Thanks for this! 🙏🏼👍🏼✌🏼
I do like Antibes 😎 Maybe I can pick up a potcasso when I visit next
Your montage sequences are improving.......
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THE PICASSO MUSEUM 🖼️ 🎨, PARIS, FRANCE IS ONE OF THE BEST GALLERIES AROUND THE GLOBE 🌎
Nutrition? Waffles and pizza!
I like all art because whether you love or hate a piece or you understand it or not, it evokes thought and reasoning.
yes, and evokes feelings- not just the head but the heart/gut...
Oh yes, exactly!
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Personally speaking, I went there in 2009 but would not go back when I'll go back to Paris. It's just not my thing.
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Here lies Picasso
Like taking LSD with
Timothy Leary
If one were so inclined (I sure ain't).
I would spend DAYS there, as well as Museu Picasso in Barcelona. This is as good as it gets for me. I'm neither educated nor sophisticated, but I know what I like. Maybe he was insane, maybe he had synesthesia as some have claimed. I don't care; right out of the park. This is as close as I will ever get to transcendence.
Gotta get to Barcelona =D
Being weird makes you famous sometimes
It can definitely work out ha
The obverse is also true.
Starting at 2:05 you were being surveilled by two sketchy looking white dudes all the way down the street.
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Men in Blue
In theaters shortly
"was it worth it"?....you might have found it more so if you actually knew that you were visiting the Calder-Picasso exhibit and that many of the sculptures in your video were created by Calder NOT Picasso. Calder-Picasso exhibit at the Picasso Museum in the Marais until August 25. Oh well, as usual and unfortunately, what's primarily worth it for you is the coffee, waffles and snacks..
AHA - that makes more sense. I did know his work was on display, but I didn't track well with which were his
please,; for your vlogs, your viewers and especially for you,....more/better tracking less snacking….@@JaySwanson
@@2yoyodog ahem excuse me but I have to say I LONG to see ALL PARIS FOODS and snacks on Jay's man about town videoscope in Paris! Every second his camera pans on edible ANYTHING in Paris it is like mana from heaven to a great amount of people interested in Paris, European food culture and travel :)
What seems primarily worth it for you is being kind of a jerk. So I’m going to be a jerk and call you out. If you don’t like it, DON’T WATCH. It’s that simple. Go and spread your snark somewhere else. Have a nice day- you obviously need it.
..I understand we're in Paris but "I have to say",....if you have to say it (write it), please say it (write it) correctly "amount of people" NO!.."amount of food" ..YES! ......@@yvonnerahmes9618
I saw the Picasso exhibit at the d’Orsay museum in 2018, and I still don’t like him.
Definitely not for everyone
I had the pleasure of taking a sixteen session class on Parisian art and architecture at the art institute of Chicago in 96 BEFORE visiting Paris and London.
My trip to Paris included the Rodin , Picasso d orsay , giverny , and the one with the murals. I stay at the hotel du louvre and went to the louvre. We also spent time at notes dame and sunset on the rooftop.
Picasso had a wild life with many mistresses. Perhaps because Chicago has such a wonderful collection I was educated about many styles of art.
This museum was closed for five years to renovate.
The calders were different and are all over the us.
The difference between boomers and gen x ( I’m 54 and on the border ) and your generation is at times , am absolute lack of respect and education on so many topics.
The space invader game caters to the absolute dumbing down of your generation and unfortunately my daughters . She is 21 but scored an a in Spanish art and architecture when studying in Grenada because she has a cultural
Education in art opera symphony etc.
if you are going to live in such a beautiful city with a history of these things then a little research or education to understand what you are talking about or trying to experience goes a long way.
A Calder is a Calder.
You don’t have to like Picasso. You don’t even have to like one of his periods.
But you should respect him and his colleagues work during different Times. You are also in the old Jewish neighborhood.
You could also feature the famous restaurants Picasso and his contemporaries frequented.they are still there.
Picssso is weird
True
Thank you!