Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso, a Spanish painter, sculptor, and co-founder of the Cubist movement, was born on October 25, 1881.

Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in the city of Málaga, Andalusia, in southern Spain. His father was an art professor and a naturalist painter, which influenced Picasso's artistic upbringing.

In 1888, an anonymous artist created a portrait of Pablo Picasso and his sister Lola in Malaga. The artwork is housed in the Musée national Picasso-Paris.

Around the age of 10, Pablo Picasso began showing exceptional talent in drawing under the guidance of his father, José Ruiz Blasco, a drawing professor. He quickly surpassed his father's abilities and started experimenting with new expressive means.

On January 11, 1896, Pablo Picasso created his first painting.

Picasso's first painting, titled 'First Communion', was created when he was only 15 years old.

In early 1899, after returning to Barcelona, Picasso had undergone a transformation. He had gained independence, embraced Catalan culture, and made the bold decision to reject his family's plans and art-school teachings. This marked a pivotal moment in his artistic journey.

On February 17, 1901, Casagemas tragically took his own life in Paris.

June 24, 1901, marked the opening of Picasso's exhibition at the Galerie Vollard.

On November 15, 1902, Pablo Picasso's exhibition debuts at the Berthe Weill gallery.

A significant piece from Picasso's Blue Period, reflecting themes of melancholy and poverty.

In 1905, Picasso met Gertrude Stein and her brother, and he created a portrait of Gertrude Stein.

Picasso created the iconic painting 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon' in 1907, a groundbreaking work that revolutionized the art world with its innovative style.

In the summer of 1918, Picasso married Olga Khokhlova, a ballerina with Sergei Diaghilev's troupe.

In 1919, Picasso married Olga and painted a portrait of her sitting in an armchair, which is now displayed at the Musée national Picasso-Paris.

Paulo was born on February 4, 1921.

In 1923, Pablo Picasso created the artwork 'The Pan Flute', which is housed in the Musée national Picasso-Paris in Paris. This piece showcases Picasso's artistic style and creativity during that period.

In 1926, Pablo Picasso painted The Dance which is currently displayed at the Tate Gallery in London. During this time, he stayed in Monte Carlo with Olga and Paul to see the Ballets Russes and later settled in Juan-les-Pins. He was also actively involved in work with the surrealist group.

In 1928, Picasso collaborates artistically with Julio González. During this time, he stays in Dinard with Olga and Paul. Picasso also secretly sees Marie-Thérèse, leading to the appearance of the minotaur theme and his first iron sculptures.

In 1930, Pablo Picasso painted 'The Crucifixion' inspired by Grünewald.

In 1931, Picasso purchased the castle of Boisgeloup in Eure, France, where he later established a sculpture workshop.

In January 1932, Pablo Picasso created the painting 'The Dream'.

In 1934, Romanesque paintings were discovered in the Catalan Art Museum in Barcelona, influencing Picasso's works with the appearance of political themes and inspiring pieces like 'Woman with Leaves' at Musée national Picasso-Paris.

In 1937, Picasso's iconic masterpiece Guernica was displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art as part of the exhibition 'Picasso: Forty Years of His Art', organized by the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Picasso created Guernica to depict the bombing carried out by the Nazis in the Spanish Civil War.

In 1939, MOMA acquires Pablo Picasso's famous painting 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon' for a major retrospective exhibition.

Charnel House is one of Picasso's works created during a period between wars.

In 1946, at the age of 65, Picasso gradually breaks with Dora Maar and moves to a temporary studio in the Château Grimaldi in Antibes.

In 1948, Picasso took part in the Congress of Intellectuals for Peace in Wroclaw with Paul Eluard and visited Krakow and Auschwitz with Pierre Daix.

In 2015, Picasso's painting The Women of Algiers (Version O) was sold for $179 million, setting the highest record price for a painting at that time. This highlighted Picasso's significant influence and popularity in the art world.

Picasso created Charnel House to depict the atrocities of Nazi concentration camps.

Jacqueline Roque, who worked at the Madoura Pottery in Vallauris, became Picasso's lover and second wife in 1961, remaining together until his death.

In 1966, an exhibition titled 'Tribute to Picasso' was inaugurated at the Grand and Petit Palais by André Malraux, the Minister of Culture. The event celebrated Picasso's artistic legacy.

A sculpture located in Chicago, representing Picasso's artistic legacy and influence even in cities he never visited.

Jaime Sabartès, a close friend and private secretary of the artist, passed away. In tribute, Picasso gifted the entire series of 'Meninas' and a portrait of Sabartès to the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.

In 1969, Picasso created the artwork Buste d’Homme (Bust of a Man), which was later sold for a significant amount at Sotheby's in November 2009.

In 1970, Picasso created 'Faun with Stars', where he returned to mythological themes and incorporated his infatuation with his second wife Jacqueline Roque into the painting.

To celebrate Picasso's 90th birthday in 1971, a major exhibition was held at the Louvre, honoring the artist's remarkable career and influence on modern art.

Picasso passed away on April 8, 1973.

On May 14, 2015, Picasso's masterpiece 'Women of Algiers' was sold at an auction in New York for a staggering amount of $179,365,000.

In 2016, one of Picasso's early cubist works titled 'Femme Assis' was sold for $63.4 million at a Sotheby's London evening sale, showcasing the enduring value of his art.