Pablo Picasso's Milestones
Birth
Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain, to José Ruiz Blasco and María Picasso López.
Baptized and named
Baptized as Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Crispín Crispiniano María Remedios de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz Picasso.
First painting
Created his first painting at age 8, showing early artistic talent.
Attended School of Fine Arts
Studied at the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona.
Attended Royal Academy of San Fernando
Studied at the Royal Academy of San Fernando in Madrid.
First exhibition
Held his first major exhibition in Barcelona.
Blue Period
Entered his Blue Period, producing somber works reflecting themes of poverty and isolation.
Rose Period
Transitioned to the Rose Period, characterized by warmer colors and circus themes.
Relationship with Fernande Olivier
Had a significant relationship with artist Fernande Olivier during his early Paris years.
Moved to France
Moved permanently to France, where he spent most of his life.
Co-founded Cubism
Co-founded the Cubist movement with Georges Braque, revolutionizing modern art.
Painted 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon'
Painted 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon,' a groundbreaking work in modern art.
Married Olga Khokhlova
Married Russian ballerina Olga Khokhlova.
Painted 'Guernica'
Painted 'Guernica,' a powerful anti-war mural in response to the bombing of Guernica.
Joined French Communist Party
Joined the French Communist Party after World War II.
Major retrospective at Louvre
Became the first living artist to have a retrospective at the Louvre.
Death
Pablo Picasso died in Mougins, France, at age 91.