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Museu Picasso

Early stages of a genius in full awakening.

Carrer de Montcada, 15-23
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Situated within a complex of Gothic palaces, the Museu Picasso in Barcelona houses a valuable collection of the artist’s early works. Entering the museum feels almost like an intimate journey: the rooms encourage close observation of Picasso's development between 1895 and 1904, a crucial period for understanding the birth of his artistic language. More than an exhibition, it is a declaration of love for the city where it all began. The medieval architecture, austere and majestic, adds a further layer of narrative: Barcelona not only witnessed Picasso's growth but also inspired him. In gratitude, he left his first sketches here.

This is good to know

- The museum was founded on Picasso's express wishes. He wanted his early works to remain in Barcelona. This initiative was made possible thanks to Jaume Sabartés, his friend and personal secretary.
- Although the focus is on his formative years, key pieces from other periods can also be seen, such as the Blue Period, the Rose Period, Cubism, and his transition to Classicism in 1917.
- The five palaces housing the museum share a typical structure of Catalan civil Gothic architecture: a central courtyard, a grand staircase, and austere façades. The entire street of Carrer Montcada is declared a historical and artistic monument site.
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