Pablo Picasso's Milestones

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist who pioneered Cubism, painted masterpieces like Guernica, and redefined modern art with his innovative style and prolific creativity.
1881

Birth

Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain, to José Ruiz Blasco and María Picasso López.

Family October 25, 1881

Baptized and named

Baptized as Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Crispín Crispiniano María Remedios de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz Picasso.

Family October 27, 1881
1889

First painting

Created his first painting at age 8, showing early artistic talent.

Achievement January 1, 1889
1892

Attended School of Fine Arts

Studied at the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona.

Education September 1, 1892 - June 1, 1895
1897

Attended Royal Academy of San Fernando

Studied at the Royal Academy of San Fernando in Madrid.

Education September 1, 1897 - June 1, 1899
1900

First exhibition

Held his first major exhibition in Barcelona.

Achievement February 1, 1900
1901

Blue Period

Entered his Blue Period, producing somber works reflecting themes of poverty and isolation.

Other January 1, 1901 - January 1, 1904
1904

Rose Period

Transitioned to the Rose Period, characterized by warmer colors and circus themes.

Other January 1, 1904 - January 1, 1906

Relationship with Fernande Olivier

Had a significant relationship with artist Fernande Olivier during his early Paris years.

Relationship January 1, 1904 - January 1, 1912

Moved to France

Moved permanently to France, where he spent most of his life.

Location April 1, 1904
1907

Co-founded Cubism

Co-founded the Cubist movement with Georges Braque, revolutionizing modern art.

Achievement January 1, 1907 - January 1, 1914

Painted 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon'

Painted 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon,' a groundbreaking work in modern art.

Achievement July 1, 1907
1918

Married Olga Khokhlova

Married Russian ballerina Olga Khokhlova.

Relationship July 12, 1918
1937

Painted 'Guernica'

Painted 'Guernica,' a powerful anti-war mural in response to the bombing of Guernica.

Achievement June 1, 1937
1944

Joined French Communist Party

Joined the French Communist Party after World War II.

Other October 1, 1944
1971

Major retrospective at Louvre

Became the first living artist to have a retrospective at the Louvre.

Achievement March 1, 1971
1973

Death

Pablo Picasso died in Mougins, France, at age 91.

Other April 8, 1973