How a French affichiste finds new life in the masterpieces of Picasso and Braque

The Artist Project: Jacques Villeglé · 3:25 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: In this episode of The Artist Project, mixed-media artist Jacques Villeglé responds to iconic works within The Met's collection, offering a unique perspective on the enduring power of modern art.

Born in 1926, French artist and affichiste Jacques Villeglé reflects on the works of Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso. He describes these paintings as having been fresh, new, and shocking at their inception, noting that they remain alive and interesting to him today.

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