Pablo Picasso 

Born in Malaga, Spain, the son of an art teacher, Pablo Picasso began his art studies when the family moved to Barcelona, where he studied first at the School of Fine Arts, then at the Madrid Academy from 1897. With a tremendous influence on 20th century art, Picasso’s work varies from authentic and original styles of paint, sculpture, print, and lithographs, ceramics and design. 

Established as a figure of modernity, Picasso remains one of the most influential artists in history, challenging all of the conventional styles and movements of his time within his art. He established the direction of Cubism creating new forms of expression in drawing form. Not only does Picasso’s work tie into our artistic culture today, but his unforgettable personality continues to make an impact on artists and creators alike. 

Our Picasso Book Selection

Our collection of books celebrates the legendary and ultimately the most representative artist of the twentieth century; Pablo Picasso. Throughout this collection you can discover hundreds of intriguing drawings and paintings created by the iconic artist, a behind the scenes of Picasso in his studio, and insightful text that gives details of Picasso’s personality and everyday life.

The award-winning photojournalist and close friend of the late Picasso, David Douglas Duncan commemorates the life and work of the iconic artist through eye-catching storytelling photographs in Goodbye Picasso. Dive further into the world of Picasso, with Cahiers d’Art: Piccaso in the Studio. The artist is revealed in a new light through rare and unseen photographs displaying the artist working in his studio, as well as the progression of his art.

Picasso: His Recent Drawings gives readers detailed insight on the sketching process of the artist’s various techniques. These raw images demonstrate a whole other element of Picasso’s work that often goes overlooked. This collection not only showcases Picasso’s work itself but tells the story of his lasting legacy. For example, inside the pages of Picasso And Maya: Father And Daughter we are given a new exploration of Picasso’s work and family life. The book depicts a stunning chronology of the artist’s eldest daughter, Maya, highlighting the special relationship between father and child.