tribute Picasso's muses

This is the Museum of Picasso in Málaga, Spain. The hometown of one of the greatest painters in XX century and overall.

Picasso's genius is undeniable. Yet, his art wouldn't be the same without the women in his life. He found inspiration in the eyes of his lovers and mistresses, his life-long muses. However, his narcissism and consumerist nature were devastating for the people closest to him.

The painting is of Françoise Gilot. She was his lover, assistant, student, mother of his two children, and a painter herself. Françoise was only 21 when she met Picasso, who was 61. After being together for 10 years, she was the only woman to walk away from him, unlike his other lovers.
I admire his art, creativity, boldness and bravery. And yet, I pay my tribute to all the women behind his name. Fernande Olivier, Olga Khokhlova, Marie-Thérèse Walter, Dora Maar, Françoise Gilot, Jacqueline Roque & more.

First Lettering Workshop

Lettering Workshop with Rainer Erich Scheichelbauer at cafe bar Al Grano, Málaga, started on 24th October 2019 and continued for the next few days.

Málaga Type, First Edition

The first edition of Málaga Type is a fact. More than 100+ designers, typographers and illustrators came to the city of Málaga to share the love for Letters.

Lora Shtirkova in Malaga, ES

Read about my stay in Malaga, what I am going through on a day to day basis, adventures, travels.

Chapter 1: How, when & why Erasmus

How and when my Erasmus experience started, why I chose Málaga and what are the benefits of knowing the language of the country you are living in.

Chapter 2: Málaga, first encounter

First time seeing my new home in July to arrange an apartment. I discovered a little bit about my new hometown, I enjoyed the beach and the sun, and visited some great galleries!

Gibraltar

First time on British territory. A day trip to the English colony on a cloudy day.