The exhibition “Picasso Xipre: Trobades amb la ceràmica del Mediterrani” at Museu Picasso is dedicated to the dialogue between Picasso's ceramics and ancient Mediterranean forms. The exhibition explores his fascination with pre-classical Cypriot pottery, characterized by hybrid figures, mythological references, and a creativity that spans centuries. The exhibition combines works by Picasso with ancient pieces from Cyprus and other European collections. The programme is capped off by workshops and tours related to clay, mythology, and contemporary art.
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Picasso never visited Cyprus. His interest in the island arose from afar, through images, collections, and ancient forms that later reappeared in his own ceramics.
Picasso started working with ceramics when he was already a renowned artist and turned the medium into his own personal playground, featuring clay, animals, masks and mythology without being overly serious.
