PICASSO MUSEUM
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Picasso Museum offering free admission every Thursday late afternoon to view the collection of over 4,200 works
Housed in a complex of five 13th- and 14th-century palaces, emblematic of Catalan Gothic architecture, the Picasso Museum illustrates the close relationship between the painter and the city of Barcelona. Not only is the collection splendid, but the architectural ensemble also contributes to an artistic unity of the utmost beauty. The permanent collection houses over 4,200 works, largely thanks to the bequest of Jaume Sabartés, Picasso's friend and secretary, but also to donations from the artist himself and his wife Jacqueline Picasso. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Picasso's early years, but also to observe the artist's connection with this teeming city. Indeed, the young Picasso moved to Barcelona with his family in 1895, where he attended the La Llotja Academy. This period of artistic training came to an end in 1904, when he moved to Paris, although he continued to stay regularly in Barcelona. A visit to the museum reveals works from the painter's youth, interesting canvases from the blue period (1901-1904), and a series of free variations on Velásquez's Meninas , of which he produced 58 variations! Masterpieces such as Science et Charité (1897), L'Arlequin (1917) and Portrait de Jaume Sabartés (1939) complete the picture. Admission to the museum is free every Thursday late afternoon : to take advantage of this offer, remember to reserve a time slot on the site at least 4 days in advance.
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Le musée lui même est très beau dans d'ancien batiments de la vielle ville