‘Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.’ - Picasso
Picasso’s insatiable artistic drive has made him synonymous with the development of modern art in the twentieth century. He challenged the rigid boundaries of art history with collage and abstraction and pushed the traditional mediums of painting and sculpture to the limit. While, to some extent, he followed the technical rulebook of printmaking more closely, Picasso sought to revolutionise this, veering away from the realm of reproduction to consolidate an experimental art form in its own right.
‘With fury and unabashed imagination, Picasso changed the course of art history, placing him in the annals of history’s greatest artists. This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into Picasso’s astonishing and restless creativity during the final four decades of his career. Through works on paper and ceramics, we see how he continually reinvented himself, pushing mediums into bold new expressions that capture both the vitality of his later years and the timeless spirit of his art.’
- Kate Brown, Vice President & Creative Director, Halcyon
