The artist threatens to destroy Picasso, Rembrandt, Warhol masterpieces with acid if he dies in prison

Artist threatens to destroy Picasso, Rembrandt, Warhol masterpieces with acid if Julian Assange dies in prison. $45 million worth of art will be destroyed if Assange dies, artist says. Pieces by Picasso and Andy Warhol will be burned with acid, he says.

Picasso’s art enacted the violent passions and twisted energies of the twentieth century. So did his life. Picasso: Creator and Destroyer. Picasso's art enacted violent passions of the 20th century. His life was defined by his art, his art and his life.