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My favourite painting: Hugo Barclay

Hugo Barclay, director of the Affordable Art Fair, chooses an unusual Picasso from his Blue Period.

Hugo Barclay on his choice of ‘La Vie‘ by Pablo Picasso

‘I chose this painting because of how complete it feels. Picasso’s Blue Period series captivated me in my teens and influenced me to pursue an art-and-design scholarship at school. La Vie is emotive on so many levels, awash with symbolism.

‘Picasso produced this work to help him come to terms with the…

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