{"id":550505,"date":"2024-11-08T11:57:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T10:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/locabarcelona.egluu.com\/?page_id=550505"},"modified":"2024-11-08T11:57:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T10:57:32","slug":"picasso-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/locabarcelona.egluu.com\/en\/living-in-barcelona\/history-architecture\/picasso-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Picasso Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Everything you need to know to visit the Picasso Museum<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Without a doubt, Pablo Picasso is one of the most renowned and important artists in history. If you\u2019re an art enthusiast like us, visiting the Picasso Museum is a must. If you\u2019re planning a visit to this remarkable museum, this guide will be incredibly useful for you. Let\u2019s get started!\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Discover the history of the Picasso Museum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The origins of the Picasso Museum date back to 1960, when Picasso\u2019s friend and secretary, Jaime Sabart\u00e9s, made a proposal to the Barcelona City Council. Sabart\u00e9s\u2019 simple but appealing proposal was to create a museum dedicated exclusively to the renowned artist from M\u00e1laga. On July 27 of that year, an agreement was signed with the City Council, officially establishing the museum.<\/p>

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In the early days, the Picasso Museum displayed Picasso\u2019s private collection, provided by Jaime Sabart\u00e9s himself. The City of Barcelona also owned some of Picasso\u2019s works, such as Harlequin, which Picasso had donated. The museum officially opened on March 9, 1963, initially called the Sabart\u00e9s Collection due to Picasso\u2019s known political differences with the Franco regime. The museum\u2019s opening was met with controversy; the mayor at the time even disobeyed instructions from the central government to make it happen.<\/p>

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The museum\u2019s first collection included Sabart\u00e9s\u2019 collection, some lithographs and posters, and works from the National Art Museum of Catalonia, as well as drawings from the private collection of Luis Garriga Roig. Later that year, Salvador Dal\u00ed contributed a donation, along with a book featuring engravings by Picasso.<\/p>

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Over the years, the collection has grown progressively through donations. Picasso himself contributed a series of 58 paintings on Vel\u00e1zquez\u2019s Las Meninas, as well as the Blue Portrait of Sabart\u00e9s. Today, the museum is one of the main attractions in the Born<\/a><\/span> district.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Permanent collections at the Picasso Museum\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The museum\u2019s collection has expanded over the years, with an increasing number of pieces on display. In 1970, Picasso made a second donation to the Picasso Museum of Barcelona, adding over 920 works across various styles and techniques.<\/p>

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The collection continued to grow even after Picasso\u2019s death. In 1982, his widow donated over forty ceramic pieces, and in 1983, his heirs added another 117 engravings to the museum.<\/p>

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Most of the paintings exhibited were created between 1890 and 1917. Although each piece in the museum is unique, Science and Charity and Harlequin are especially popular works.<\/p>

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The museum has few pieces from Picasso\u2019s post-Blue Period, but you can see his celebrated Las Meninas series. In addition to paintings, the Picasso Museum in Barcelona holds an extensive collection of engravings and lithographs, mainly from 1962 to 1982. Picasso also gifted the museum a copy of all his works created after Jaime Sabart\u00e9s\u2019 death in 1968, as well as some of his illustrations for various books. Don\u2019t miss the ceramics exhibit; it\u2019s the most comprehensive collection of this aspect of Picasso\u2019s artistry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Temporary exhibitions at the Picasso Museum of Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Like any major museum, the Picasso Museum hosts temporary exhibitions that are available for a limited time. These collections typically last around four months, though sometimes they may vary.<\/p>

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As expected, these exhibitions often revolve around Picasso, though other historic artists like Joan Mir\u00f3 are also occasionally featured.
There\u2019s always something exciting in the museum\u2019s temporary exhibitions. Here are some of the most popular past exhibitions to give you a sense of the museum\u2019s offerings.<\/p>

The Mir\u00f3-Picasso collection<\/h3>

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This exhibition was a collaboration between the Picasso Museum of Barcelona and the Joan Mir\u00f3 Foundation. Mir\u00f3 and Picasso were close friends for over 50 years, both choosing Barcelona as the home for their monographic art centers. The exhibition was organized around six main thematic and chronological sections, with over 250 works from public and private collections worldwide, showcasing every facet of these two great artists.<\/p>

Picasso in photographs<\/h3>

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The museum\u2019s temporary exhibitions also explore Picasso\u2019s life through archives and artifacts. This exhibition included works from photographers Lucien Clergue and David Douglas Duncan, as well as documents from Brigitte Baer\u2019s archive. Visitors could also see family albums from Picasso\u2019s friends, such as Jaume Sabart\u00e9s and Gustau Gili, along with a selection of photographs showing the creation of the Picasso Museum, providing a deeper historical context for the museum itself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Activities at the Museum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Picasso Museum offers a wide variety of activities for all types of visitors, from fun events for children to symposia for adults. There\u2019s always something to do in Barcelona<\/a><\/span> and at the museum for art lovers of all ages.<\/p>

Given the wide range of activities available, we highly recommend checking what\u2019s on at the time of your visit. This will help you get the most out of your experience. Simply visit the Picasso Museum\u2019s activity<\/a><\/span> calendar and choose what interests you the most. Be sure to plan ahead, as spaces are limited and many activities are free, often filling up quickly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Purchasing tickets for the Picasso Museum is easy. Just go to the museum\u2019s ticket sales<\/a><\/span> page and choose the type of visit you prefer. Whether you\u2019re interested in a guided tour, a temporary exhibition, or a general visit, we recommend buying tickets online.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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