Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was an iconic Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer who is widely recognized as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Born in Málaga, Spain, Picasso demonstrated extraordinary artistic talent in his early years, painting in a realistic manner through his childhood and adolescence. He later developed a pioneering, avant-garde style, co-founding the Cubist movement, inventing constructed sculpture, and co-inventing collage as an artistic process. Picasso's extensive oeuvre, estimated at 50,000 works, includes the renowned "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" and "Guernica." His work is characterized by his innovative use of form, color, and perspective. Picasso's unparalleled creativity and profound impact on modern art continue to inspire and captivate the world.