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Me, Myself, and I - Photographing Picasso 

June 15, 2012 
by Herbert List 
Pablo Picasso was a master of many things, and one of the was the art of self presentation. He was not only passionate about painting and sculpture - he also loved to be photographed. This show, curated by the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, compiles 250 works by 20th century photographers and examines their interaction with Picasso. The Herbert List Estate contributed 12 images from four visits List made to meet Picasso in the years from 1944 to 1951.