Claude Picasso
| Claude Picasso | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 15, 1947 Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Nationality | French, Spanish |
| Known for | Cinematographer, Photographer, Movie director, Visual artist, Graphic designer, Businessman |
Claude Ruiz Picasso is a photographer, cinematographer, movie director, visual artist, graphic designer and businessman born August 15, 1947 in Boulogne-Billancourt next to Paris in France.
Biography
Claude is the son of Françoise Gilot and Pablo Picasso[1] and the older brother of Paloma Picasso. He was a photographer in New York City when his father died. At the time, he had experienced a period of estrangement from his father due to his mother's memoir Life with Picasso. His father's legacy nevertheless proved important to him and he established the "Picasso Administration."[2]
Claude lived in New York between 1967 and 1974. He was Richard Avedon photographic assistant for almost a year, studied cinema and mise en scène at the Actors Studio. He also worked as a photo journalist for Time-Life, Vogue and Saturday Review.[3]
Awards
Claude Picasso has been decorated with the Legion of Honour in 2011 for his personal work as photographer, cinematographer and visual artist as well as his efforts to administer his father's heritage.