Philanthropy and contemporary art come together in an initiative that democratizes access to the works of the great masters. or the third time, solidarity raffle “1 Picasso for 100 euros” offers the possibility to purchase an original painting of the malagueño genius for the price of participation.
In this edition the collected funds will be allocated in full to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundationthe main financial institution responsible for the investigation of this disease in France, in order to stimulate various scientific advances on an international scale.
Main prize e.g Tête de femme (1941)excellent ferment On paper 38.9 x 25.4 centimeters signed by Pablo Picasso. The work, worth one million euros, comes from the funds of the Opera Gallery collection, founded by Gilles Dyan, an active member of the initiative.
Those interested in wearing this joy on the wall can purchase one of them 120,000 shares available for €100 drop one a través de official website of the project.
The space for participation in this cultural micro-patronage will remain open until April 14, 2026. The same day, at 18:00, the symbolic house subastas Christie’s in Paris he accepts his fate under the watchful eye of a judicial agent.
The event will be broadcast strictly live online for the global public. There will be only one winner in the coded table, but the organization emphasizes that other participants have contributed to the most urgent medical cause.
The choice of the gala fund as a beneficiary responds to the scale of the serious global health crisis. Currently, 35 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.
In Spainthe impact of disease is particularly devastating: it is estimated that more than 800,000 people coexist with pathology, register one 40,000 new annual diagnoses. In addition, World Health Organization (WHO) forecasts indicate that global cases could lead to duplicate for 2050.
The result of the draw will enable the launch of a major scientific conference that will promote synergies between major research centers in France, Europe, the United States and Canada.
“We hope to raise significant funds to advance the investigation and bring hope to the affected families,” commented Dr. Olivier de Ladoucette, president of the medical facility. These courses will prove essential for identifying early biomarkers and developing new treatments for neuronal degeneration.
Originally inspired by Péri Cochin, this bold background drawing pattern is testament to the artist’s legacy. Claude Picasso highly appreciated this beneficial format that puts the power of art at the service of men. “I was deeply moved by the public’s enthusiasm: it is a way of continuing the commitment that Picasso maintained throughout his life with the most vulnerable,” he said of the project.
The history of the initiative supports the movement capacity, which in the past amounted to more than 10 million euros for various solidarity purposes. The first edition, celebrated in 2013, is now available 5 million to protect the Lebanese city of Tyre (UNESCO heritage), awarding a young man at the age of 25.
In 2019, the second round sold more than 51,000 boletos in 100 countries for direct funding drinking water programs NGO CARE in Africa. The Spanish master’s art now aims to demonstrate that its cultural value goes beyond museums and is trying to change the lives of thousands of people.
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