During half term, to immerse myself in some Spanish culture, I visited the Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern.
Picasso is arguably one of the twentieth century’s most renown and influential painters. Born in Malaga in 1881, he is credited with having co-founded Cubism and has painted some of the most recognisable pieces of the 20th century.
Picasso spent most of his adult life in France, and having visited the Picasso museum in Antibes, I was keen to see the exhibition in London.
The exhibition was to mark the centenary of Picasso’s famous painting “The Three Dancers” and aimed to showcase Picasso’s work in a different way. The exhibition was put together by modern artist Wu Tsang, and author and curator, Enrique Fuenteblanca, and included some of Picasso’s more colourful painting such as the Weeping Woman. Though small (only 45 works), it was well attended and had some pieces which had not previously been exhibited in London.
Whilst not my favourite Spanish artist, I prefer Velazquez, it was good to see a different style and perspective.
