A famous artist with many styles

Picasso dared to experiment with art forms—and even invented his own.

April 8 is the 50th anniversary of the death of the famous artist Pablo Picasso. In his honor, approximately 50 museums worldwide are holding events and exhibitions of his work. Growing up Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain. His father was a professor of drawing, and when Picasso was about 10, he began attending his dad’s lessons. The boy quickly showed a talent for art. At age 14, he painted a portrait of his Aunt Pepa that has been praised by art critics for dramatically capturing her intense facial expression. Picasso went on to study art in Madrid but was more inspired by visits to the Prado, Spain’s national art museum, than his classes. Two years later, he moved to Barcelona and joined a group…

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