Paris Engineer Wins $1M Picasso

The raffle, organized to raise funds for Alzheimer's research, sold 120,000 tickets to art enthusiasts worldwide.

Hodara expressed disbelief at his win, initially questioning if the notification was a hoax before it was confirmed at Christie's auction house.

The proceeds from the event will support the construction of a new research facility in France.

This unique fundraising initiative has been praised for democratizing art ownership while supporting a critical medical cause.