{"title":"Francoise Gilot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrancoise Gilot\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable artist and writer, invites readers into the vibrant world of art and personal discovery through her vivid memoirs. Best known for her relationship with the legendary Pablo Picasso, Gilot offers a unique perspective on life with one of the 20th century's most iconic figures in her acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eLife With Picasso\u003c\/em\u003e. This book, a cornerstone of the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre, captivates with its intimate portrayal of their tumultuous yet inspiring partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond her association with Picasso, Gilot's own story is one of resilience and creativity. As an accomplished painter herself, she navigated the complexities of the art world, asserting her own identity amidst the shadow of a titan. Through her writings, Gilot not only chronicles her extraordinary life but also offers insights into the era’s cultural and artistic dynamics. Her works are essential for those interested in exploring the intersections of art, life, and relationships during a dynamic period in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the rich tapestry of Francoise Gilot's life and legacy through her elegant prose and vivid storytelling—an indispensable addition for anyone passionate about biography and art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-with-picasso-by-francoise-gilot-9781853812330","title":"Life With Picasso","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancoise Gilot was a young painter in Paris when she first met Picasso—he was sixty-two and she was twenty-one. During the following ten years, they were lovers, worked closely together, and she became mother to two of his children, Claude and Paloma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife With Picasso\u003c\/em\u003e, her account of those extraordinary years, is filled with intimate and astonishing revelations about the man, his work, his thoughts, and his friends—Matisse, Braque, Gertrude Stein, and Giacometti among others. Francoise Gilot paints a compelling portrait of her turbulent life with the temperamental genius that was Picasso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe is a superb witness to Picasso as an artist and to his views on art...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998354821356,"sku":"9781853812330","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/593383482848.jpg?v=1763216157"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/francoise-gilot.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}