"Ari Hodara, a 58-year-old sales engineer, was selected at random on Tuesday at a ceremony live-streamed from Christie's in Paris. More than 120,000 tickets had been sold globally at 100 each, raising 12m (10.4m). Organisers said it was a happy coincidence that Hodara is also Paris-based, joking that it would make shipping the prize to him easier."
"The prize, titled Tete de femme (Head of a Woman), is a 1941 gouache-on-paper portrait depicting Dora Maar, Picasso's partner and muse. The work, rendered in grey, white, and blue tones, reflects the sombre mood of the wartime period while suggesting a degree of hope, Picasso's grandson Olivier Widmaier Picasso said."
The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting. Donations support journalists in delivering unbiased stories to a diverse audience. A French engineer won a Picasso painting worth about 1 million euros in a charity raffle, purchasing a ticket shortly before the draw. The raffle raised significant funds, and the painting reflects the wartime mood while suggesting hope, according to Picasso's grandson.
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