{"product_id":"picasso-20th-century-masters-met-exhibition-poster-1986","title":"Picasso 20th Century Masters MET Exhibition Poster 1986","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1986 exhibition poster represents a significant moment in Australian art history, documenting the arrival of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s most prestigious treasures to our shores. It is an authentic artifact from the landmark exhibition 20th Century Masters, which toured the Australian National Gallery and the Queensland Art Gallery throughout 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of this piece is Pablo Picasso’s Woman in White (1923), a definitive work from his Neoclassical period. Following the chaos of the First World War, Picasso moved toward a serene, monumental style inspired by classical antiquity. This portrait, with its soft palette of cool blues and delicate whites, captures a sense of timelessness and quiet strength that remains a cornerstone of 20th-century modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print is an original 1986 museum edition. The ink saturation and quality of this mid-80s run offer a textural depth and tonal accuracy that modern digital reproductions cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe typography features the bold, authoritative sans-serif characteristic of the 1980s gallery aesthetic, anchoring Picasso’s ethereal subject with the scholarly weight of the world's leading art institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1986, the 20th Century Masters exhibition was a cultural phenomenon in Australia, marking a rare collaboration between the MET and our national galleries. This piece is an authentic first edition exhibition print produced for the 1986 Australian tour. It is distinguished by the official museum credit lines and the specific paper stock used during the original mid-80s production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is professionally housed in a contemporary black steel frame with gallery-grade glass. The choice of a slim, architectural black profile provides a sharp, modern contrast to the soft, classical lines of Picasso's portrait. This minimalist presentation ensures the artwork remains the focal point, making it a sophisticated addition to a curated Australian interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial 1986 Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibition Ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: 20th Century Masters Exhibition Print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Australian National Gallery \/ Queensland Art Gallery (1986)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Woman in White, 1923 by Pablo Picasso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Original Museum Exhibition Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrame: Black Steel \/ Gallery Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 54 cm (W) x 88 cm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox \u0026 Wedge Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808695841090,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9271\/8658\/files\/n2ifx7_jpg.jpg?v=1775688862","url":"https:\/\/bazaa.com.au\/products\/picasso-20th-century-masters-met-exhibition-poster-1986","provider":"Bazaa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}