Pablo Picasso painting to be raffled off to benefit Alzheimer's research

NPR | By Hosts

Published March 25, 2026 at 4:40 AM EDT

Pablo Picasso's grandson is raffling off one of his grandfather's paintings — valued at over $1 million — for 100 euros ($116) a ticket to benefit Alzheimer's research.

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