“1 Picasso for 100 Euros”: A Landmark Third Edition Supported by Opera Gallery
Paris
14 April 2026

The charitable initiative “1 Picasso for 100 Euros” returns for its third edition, offering participants worldwide the chance to win an original Picasso for the price of a €100 ticket. Organised in support of Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, the raffle continues its mission of demonstrating how art can serve as a catalyst for social impact.

First imagined by Péri Cochin, the initiative has already forged a philanthropic legacy. The inaugural 2013 edition raised funds for the preservation of Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage city, with the construction of an artisanal village that helped revive traditional craftsmanship. The second edition in 2020 mobilised participants in more than 100 countries, collecting funds for the NGO CARE to support clean water and hygiene programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, the funds will support research on Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dependency among older adults, with 35 million people affected globally. Following the raffle, Fondation Recherche Alzheimer will launch a major call for scientific projects across France, Europe, the United States and Canada.

At the heart of this edition is a gouache on paper by Pablo Picasso, Tête de femme (1941), valued at €1 million, provided by Opera Gallery. With only 120,000 tickets available, the raffle offers a unique opportunity for art lovers and the general public alike, with tickets now available for purchase.

The draw will take place at Christie’s Paris on 14 April 2026 and will be broadcast live worldwide on www.1picasso100euros.com, marking another milestone in the collaboration between art institutions and charitable organisations.