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Rosalía Apologizes for Picasso Remarks, Citing Unawareness of Abuse Allegations

In a social video, the singer says she spoke without sufficient knowledge, reaffirming her feminist convictions.

Overview

  • Rosalía posted a video acknowledging she erred after defending separating an artist from their work when discussing Pablo Picasso.
  • The singer said she was not aware of specific accounts of abuse documented in biographies and asked forgiveness for a lack of sensitivity.
  • She clarified that she respects feminism and considers her life and work aligned with feminist values.
  • The remarks originated in a Spotify Presenta conversation in Buenos Aires with writer Mariana Enríquez and drew sharp, divided reactions online.
  • Coverage now situates the episode within a renewed debate over how to evaluate art by figures accused of misconduct, with references to testimonies about Picasso’s treatment of partners.