Jerome Sabbagh on Pablo Picasso’s Three Musicians
A jazz saxophonist can dig Picasso’s knack for mastering many styles while maintaining a singular artistic identity.
Jan 22, 2024
In the online edition of MoMA’s ArtSpeaks program, we invite staff members, artists, and special guests to share personal impressions of an artwork in the galleries. Here, Paris-born saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh considers Pablo Picasso’s Three Musicians, finding inspiration in its balance of stylistic experimentation with a coherent vision.
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