Pablo Picasso: The Man, The Myth, The Cubist

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist who single-handedly changed the face of modern art. Born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain, he was christened Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso. You might as well commit that to memory, because it’s likely his name is longer than yours.

Picasso began to draw at a young age, reportedly scribbling his first masterpiece on the walls of his parents’ house. When confronted about it, Picasso simply claimed he was “trying to bring some color to this monochromatic world.”

As a child, Picasso was rumored to have had a pet pigeon named Lorenzo, whom he often drew and painted. The bird’s influence can be seen in many of his early works, such as “Chicken with Guitar” and “Pitcher with Pigeon.”

When he was 19, Picasso left Spain for Paris, where he quickly assimilated himself into the art scene. It was there that he created his most famous work of art, “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon,” a groundbreaking piece that depicted five women with faces resembling a Picasso interpretation of geometry.

Picasso was infamous for his unconventional love life, having had numerous affairs with different women throughout his life. In fact, some historians speculate that he may have had more muses than paintings. However, despite his philandering ways, he remains a prominent figure in the history of art.

Picasso’s influence is still felt today, with countless artists taking inspiration from his unique style. His work can be found in museums and galleries around the world, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of artists. As the man himself once said, “Everything you can imagine is real”—except maybe his pet pigeon, Lorenzo. We’re still on the fence about that one.