Pablo Picasso was one of the most influential and revolutionary artists of the 20th century, co-founding the Cubist movement and redefining modern art across multiple disciplines. Born in Málaga, Spain, Picasso demonstrated artistic talent from an early age, quickly surpassing academic realism to explore abstraction, distortion, and new ways of seeing.
His career is often divided into distinct periods, including the melancholic Blue Period (1901–1904), the vibrant Rose Period (1904–1906), and his groundbreaking Cubist works, beginning with Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907). Alongside Georges Braque, Picasso pioneered Cubism, a radical movement that deconstructed forms into geometric shapes, changing the course of Western art.
Picasso’s prolific output includes paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, and stage designs, with some of his most famous works including Guernica (1937), a powerful anti-war statement, and The Weeping Woman (1937). His influence extended beyond art into politics and culture, making him an enduring icon of artistic genius. His works are housed in major museums worldwide, and his legacy continues to shape contemporary art.