Three different visions of doves. doves were used by picasso as symbols of peace, and his image of a dove would be adopted as an emblem of world harmony. he lived through some of the most turbulent events in modern history, including the spanish civil war and two world wars. these would be a profound influence on his work, perhaps most famously illustrated in guernica, a dramatic painting depicting the horror of the bombing of the spanish town by fascist forces during the civil war in the 1930s. but here in malaga, they insist his childhood years also had a huge bearing
Many of the paintings and sculptures in the gallery were donated by his children at picasso s request. three different visions of doves. doves were used by picasso as symbols of peace, and his image of a dove would be adopted as an emblem of world harmony. he lived through some of the most turbulent events in modern history, including the spanish civil war and two world wars. these would be a profound influence on his work, perhaps most famously illustrated in guernica, a dramatic painting depicting the horror of the bombing of the spanish town by fascist
A figurehead, one of the great masters of art history this guy. pablo picasso was a complicated, colourful, and controversial character, but he was also prolific and today pure box office for the so called high value culture vulture market that malaga is keen to attract. born here in 1881, picasso actually only lived in malaga until he was ten, but 50 years on, from his death, the city is making the most of its illustrious local boy. there s postcards, fridge magnets, bags, and even language courses. picasso s influence is everywhere. but the main event is the museo picasso malaga. founded 20 years ago, it has over 300 works from across his life, housed in what was previously
The light for picasso was really important. it was the first thing he remembered from malaga. and, actually, malaga has more than 300 days of sun a year. 300 days. no wonder it s a popular tourist destination. oh, yes. yeah. and ten minutes walk from his birthplace is an arena that arguably influenced picasso the most the malaga bullring. he would come here with his father every weekend and it would inspire his first known artwork, aged eight an oil painting on wood which captures the colour of the bull fight. what the bull represents in picasso s work is widely debated by critics, some saying it stands for power and masculinity, others cruelty, brutality, and suffering. bull fighting, very strong part of southern spain, spanish culture, yeah? yes, very strong.
He actually had dove loft where he was working. this fascination would transfer from father to son. from here he could see the big square of la merced full of pigeons and doves. and it s a place where he was playing and where he was growing up. doves are a big symbol throughout picasso s career. oh, yes. and also the name of his youngest daughter. paloma means doves in spanish. the light for picasso was really important. it was the first thing he remembered from malaga. and, actually, malaga has more than 300 days of sun a year. 300 days. no wonder is a popular tourist destination. oh, yes. yeah. and ten minutes walk from his birthplace is an arena that arguably influenced picasso the most the malaga bullring. he would come here with his father every weekend and it would inspire his first known artwork, aged eight an oil painting on wood which captures the colour