Partying with Picasso

Last Wedneday evening, we attended a chic soirée at the Sofitel Hotel. To be sure, the occasion was more special than most. This was the opening cocktail party for “Revealed,” an exhibition curated and presented by Olivier Widmaier Picasso, grandson of Pablo Picasso. Capturing intimate moments from the most famous painters in history, “Revealed” is a compelling photo show that took us behind the scenes of renowned artists and their iconic works. Mr. Picasso handpicked all 30 photographs from the collection of Paris Match, a renowned French weekly magazine. Among the prized photographs that were on display was a black-and-white image of Pablo Picasso eyeing a Dalmatian longing to climb upon his lap; Salvador Dalí seen sitting in an animal exhibit at the Paris Zoo; Jeff Koons styling a BMW for the 24 Hours of Le Mans; Pierre Soulages crouching over a work in progress.

Kees Van Dongen painting a posing Brigitte Bardot; and other striking images depicting Rene Magritte, Marc Chagall, Fernando Botero, Joan Miro, Jean Cocteau, Francis Bacon, and many more. The exhibit is now at the lobby of the Sofitel hotel, whichis located near Times Squares, until the end of August. Then it is off to their various hotelslocated in Washington, Chicago, Canada, and Beverly Hills.Look for High End Weekly’s interview with Mr. Olivier Widmaier Picasso this coming Monday.