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Gabrielle Chanel evening dress 1927-1928
Velvet Collection Martin Kramer, Switzerland © Draiflessen Mettingen Collection- Christian Lots Photography
The direct comparison between the creations of Chanel and the work of Picasso reveals their formal relationship and the deep links that unite their respective creations, the fruit of shared aspirations and influences and their mutual admiration.
Both contributed to the construction of the modern paradigm.
Chanel created the «uniform» of the modern, dynamic woman of the 20th century while Picasso formulated a new canon of visual beauty that became his style.
Chanel understood that he had defined the traits of a new classicism, a language that, although synonymous with modernity, will never go out of fashion.
Pablo Picasso Musical instruments on a pedestal table 1914 Oil and sand on canvas 128,5 x 88 cm Musèe Yves Saint Laurent, Paris © Fondation Pierre Bergé -Yves Saint Laurent Paris © Succession Pablo Picasso,VEGAP Madrid 2022