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Museu Picasso

Barcelona’s Museu Picasso is more than a simple tribute to the great Spanish painter. It is a major cultural icon that recognizes the importance of art to society and Barcelona’s heritage. Picasso himself spent much of his life in this city and it’s wonderful to see that he means as much to it as it did to him. The life of the painter can be found in more areas than the museum alone. A restaurant now stands where his original family residence in the city used to be. He studied at the Llotja School of Fine Arts and he had his first studio at 4 Carrer de la Plata which he shared with Manuel Pallares. It is in this studio that he painted Science and Charity. Reminders of Picasso’s life can be found all over and Barcelona Spain luxury hotels often have information on him and prints of his work.

The museum itself is central to understanding the development of Picasso’s work and its progress and changes throughout his career. There are more than 3800 pieces that make up is permanent collection. The museum also reflects his ties to Barcelona and his love for the city. It opened in 1963 and remains very popular with locals and tourists alike. It is dedicated to Picasso though that is not the only intention of the museum. It is constantly developing new programs and activities. It also exhibits the work of many contemporary artists. This summer it will feature the work of Kees Van Dongen, which will be the first time Spain has shown his work. The show will include over 100 pieces and will relate to Picasso and demonstrate their shared passion and friendship. This fall the museum will have a special exhibit focusing on Picasso’s erotic prints. This spans the artist’s lifetime though he had a particular emphasis on erotic themes both in his early development and later in his life.

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