Julio González versus Pablo Picasso Catalogue (IVAM 2009) – Hardcover, Like New – Book

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The *Julio González versus Pablo Picasso* catalogue by Tomàs Llorens, published by the Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM) in 2009—a bilingual (Spanish/English) hardcover edition of 239 pages (ISBN 9788448251468)—explores the artistic dialogue and mutual influence between the two artists through 145 works.

This rare exhibition catalogue juxtaposes sculptures, paintings, and drawings to reveal how González and Picasso shared their visions regarding Cubism and formal ruptures. It details their intense collaboration from 1928 to 1932—a period when Picasso drew upon González’s mastery of forging and welding to create the monument to Apollinaire—thereby giving rise to the revolutionary concept of “drawing in space” and to modern iron sculpture.

Critical essays by Tomàs Llorens, Francisco de la Torre, and Lourdes Moreno analyze the artistic evolution of the two men, their creative friendship, and the impact of the wars (the Spanish Civil War and World War II) on their commitment—as illustrated by González’s *Montserrat* series and Picasso’s *Guernica*.

Far more than a mere technical assistant, González emerges here as a true alter ego whose work both nourished and was nourished by that of Picasso. An essential volume for collectors, art historians, and lovers of modern sculpture—in excellent condition and ready to enrich your library.

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