The Disappearance of the Century: Pablo Picasso's Painting "Still Life with Guitar" Vanished on its Way to an Exhibition in Spain

Pablo Picasso's iconic painting "Still Life with Guitar," insured for approximately €600 thousand, mysteriously disappeared on its way from Madrid to Granada. Spain's National Police has already launched a large-scale investigation into this brazen incident, which calls into question the security of transporting the most valuable works of art.

According to BAKU.WS, citing the Spanish publication Ideal and its sources, the traceless disappearance occurred during the delivery of the work for the exhibition "Still Life. Eternity of the Inert," organized by the Caja Granada Foundation, which opened last week in Granada. Cultural center staff discovered the painting's absence when they were unpacking the works to place them in various halls. Despite the disappearance, the exhibition opened on the scheduled date, but without its advertised exhibit – the famous "Still Life with Guitar."

The disappearance of such a valuable artwork raises serious questions about logistical protocols and security measures during the transportation of world masterpieces. Spain's National Police is actively conducting an investigation, trying to establish all the circumstances of the disappearance, including possible theft or accidental loss. This incident will not only cause serious reputational damage to the exhibition organizers but will also serve as a new reminder of the vulnerability of cultural heritage in the face of threats, despite its high insurance value. The art world is eagerly awaiting the results of the investigation, hoping for the swift recovery of the priceless Picasso painting.