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Birth
Picasso was baptized Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Crispiniano de la Santísima Trinidad, a series of names honoring various saints and relatives.[8] Added to these were Ruiz and Picasso, for his father and mother, respectively, as per Spanish law. Born in the city of Málaga in the Andalusian region of Spain, he was the first child of Don José Ruiz y Blasco (1838–1913) and María Picasso y López. -
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Familly moved
The entire family moved to La Coruña since Pablo Picasso's father was taking up a job as a professor at the School of Fine Arts. -
Sisters Death
In 1895, Picasso was traumatized when his seven-year-old sister, Conchita, died of diphtheria.[12] After her death, the family moved to Barcelona, where Ruiz took a position at its School of Fine Arts. Picasso thrived in the city, regarding it in times of sadness or nostalgia as his true home.[13] Ruiz persuaded the officials at the academy to allow his son to take an entrance exam for the advanced class. This process often took students a month, but Picasso completed it in a week, and the impre -
First Painting
Pablo Picasso painted The First Communion. This year, he also painted the Portrait of Aunt Pepa. -
On His Own
Pablo Picasso set off on his own for the first time in his life. This was a time when he developed a tinge of Symbolist influence in his realistic works. -
Trip To Paris
Pablo Picasso first visited Paris. Paris was considered to be the art capital of Europe. This is where he met Max Jacob, a journalist and poet. -
Pablo Picasso and his friend
Pablo Picasso along with his friend, Francisco de Asís Soler founded the magazine, Arte Joven (Young Art). This was when Pablo Picasso added grim cartoons that spoke about the state of the poor. Between 1900-1901, Pablo Picasso's paintings contained shades of only blue and green. Other colors were used sparingly or only as support for the entire canvas. -
Robbery
Pablo Picasso's friend, Apollinaire was suspected and later arrested for stealing the Monalisa from the Louvre. This led to the arrest of Picasso as well who was questioned and later released as not guilty. -
Marriage
Pablo Picasso married Olga Khokhlova, who was a ballerina. -
Secret Affair
Pablo Picasso had a secret affair with 17 year old Marie-Thérèse Walter. His marriage was one that had constant conflicts for the past few years. -
More Fame
His depiction of the German bombing of Guernica brought him much fame. -
Successful Exhibition
From the period 1939 to 1940, The Museum of Modern Art in New York City held a successful exhibition of Picasso's work -
Picasso Relationship
Picasso had a relationship with Françoise Gilot, a young art student who ultimately left Picasso in 1953. -
Death
Picasso died of natural causes, in his home, at 91 years of age. His final words were "Drink to me, drink to my health, you know I cant drink any more."Pablo Picasso died on April 8, 1973
