Marcel Mouly: The Last of the Picasso Protégés

On January 7, 2008 we lost one of the most talented artists of our time, Marcel Mouly. At his death, he was the last living protégé of Picasso. Known for his use of bold color and abstract impressions, Mr. Mouly was also heavily influenced by Matisse and Braque. He was close to the great sculptor, Jacques Lipchitz, as well..

Born in Paris (1918), Marcel was acknowledged as one of the most outstanding contemporary artists of our century, whose unique style is immediately recognized around the world. He first began to show his work publicly in 1935 and continued to do so until his recent death. Although Moulyʼs work spanned over seven decades, his brilliance peaked during his eighties, according to many of his fans.

Marcel Mouly has exhibited his collections around the world. In 2000, he hosted one of his last exhibitions at the Park West Gallery (Michigan). His passion and vibrancy at 81 years of age, were quite evident. Many attendees noticed that he easily surpassed their energy level. Mouly toured the entire gallery and generously shared his time and expertise with all. He seemed to experience great joy when talking with a couple who had purchased one of his works. As he signed the artwork, Mouly said that this was his favorite from all his collections and talked about his inspiration for the piece. This exhibition was a memorable experience for all who attended.

So, in tribute to his ability to touch lives, his breathtaking views of the world, and his inspiration to all – we bid a fond farewell to Marcel Mouly (1918-2008).