The Gibbes Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Olivier Picasso

Founded with the generous support of philanthropist Esther Ferguson, the Distinguished Lecture Series brings outstanding, world-renowned architects, artists, art collectors, museum leaders, philanthropists, and art historians to Charleston to stimulate public discussion about creativity and the visual arts.

Olivier Widmaier Picasso is an authority on Pablo Picasso with a unique perspective. Grandson to the legendary artist, Widmaier Picasso was born to Pierre Widmaier, a Navy officer, and Maya Picasso, daughter of Pablo Picasso and Marie-Therese Walter. With advanced degrees in business and tax law, he regularly produces television documentaries on contemporary art and opera, and profiles the major players in architecture, design, fashion, music, and photography. His 2013 biography, Picasso, Portrait intime, includes interviews and testimonies from people closest to the artist when he was alive as well as extensive archival materials and family photographs. As an art market observer and expert, he is frequently asked to comment on exhibitions and auction sales. He was involved in the 2016 Sotheby’s promotion of Femme Assise, which sold for a record-breaking $63.7 million. Olivier Widmaier Picasso is Chevalier (2011) and Officier (2016) des Arts et des Lettres, both awarded by the French government. A book signing will follow the lecture.

Location: College of Charleston Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street (No reserved seating; first come, first served seating)
Doors open at 5pm

$50 Members | $60 Non-Members | $15 Students with valid ID

$1,250 premium ticket, includes 2 tickets to exclusive lunch with featured speaker, 2 preferred-seating tickets to evening lecture, and a signed book

To purchase Premium Tickets, please call 843.722.2706 x221

A limited number of tickets remain and can be purchased at the door.

This series is made possible in part by US Trust and Bank of America