Madrid - The architectural project for a bullfighting arena, created by Pablo Picasso, may finally come to fruition. During his lifetime, Picasso dedicated himself to the design of the building only once; now, his sketches are to be brought to life by the wife of his friend, the bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín, in Picasso's hometown of Málaga. This was reported by the AP agency. The idea to build the arena supposedly arose from the painter's friendship with bullfighter Dominguín. "Once we were at Picasso's house, he drew how he imagined it and then the architect arrived," said Dominguín's ex-wife Lucía Bosé at a press conference on Thursday. The final architectural design was signed by Picasso, Dominguín, and architect Antonio Bonet. Picasso tried to establish the bullring in Madrid, but ultimately, it remained just an intention. According to Bosé, now is the right time to attempt to construct this unrealized project, which has a chance to attract sponsors. Preliminary approval has also been given by the authorities in Málaga. The project is a reminiscence of the style of the ancient arena. If realized, it will host not only bullfights but also various cultural events. The painter, sculptor, and ceramist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was one of the most prolific and celebrated artists of the 20th century, but he never seriously dedicated himself to architecture.
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