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Pablo Diego José Francisco Picasso was born on October 25th in Málaga, Spain. -
From a young age, Picasso showed exceptional talent for drawing and painting. He studied at various art academies in Barcelona and Madrid -
Picasso's family relocates to Barcelona, where he joins the Academy of San Fernando and begins connecting other artists cultural movements -
After the death of his friend Carles Casagemas, Picasso enters a period of deep sadness, which leads to the Blue Period, where his works feature cold tones and melancholic themes, depicting poverty and despair.
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As Picasso moves past his grief, his work becomes more joyfull using warm colors and pink tones. He begins painting scenes of circus performers and more delicate human figures
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Most famous painting from the Cubism period, which marks the beginning of this movement. -
Together with Georges Braque, Picasso co-creates Cubism, a revolutionary art style that breaks reality into geometric shapes.
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During the world war I, Picasso moves to Paris and begins exploring new styles, influenced by his relationships with avant-garde artists and writers. -
Picasso falls in love with the photographer Dora Maar, who becomes his muse. During this period, he creates a series of portraits of her, such us the famous 'The Weeping Woman'.
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Picasso paints "Guernica", one of his most famous works, as a response to the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The painting is a powerful symbol against violence and war. -
During World War II, Picasso stays in Paris, but the political climate of the time deeply affects him. His style becomes darker, and he moves away from avant-garde movements to experiment with new techniques.
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Picasso joins the French Communist Party, which is reflected in some of his works and political activism -
Starting in 1947, Picasso focuses on ceramics, creating a large number of plates, vases, and sculptures, which add a new dimension to his artistic expression.
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Throughout his life, Picasso exhibited in numerous places worldwide. In 1961, he held his last major exhibition in Paris, showcasing the evolution of his work. -
Pablo Picasso passed away on April 8, 1973, in Mougins, France, at the age of 91. His legacy endures as one of the most important and revolutionary artists in art history.