10 Moments in the Life and Works of Pablo Picasso
The Life and Works of One of Art’s Most Infamous People
The world has known many strange artists since the dawn of human civilization. While most of us tend to think of art as just another commodity, artists themselves view their art as their life’s work and often view their life as a work of art. Pablo Picasso was no different and lived a life that rivals the unusual nature of his art. Picasso was bold, daring, inspirational, unusual, and outspoken, and his works of art reflected that — his passion for life was channeled through his passion for art, and his passion for art reflected in his passion for life.
“Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth,” says Picasso, speaking to his tendency to imbue his art with deeply philosophical and existential meaning, something that would remain a constant during his life. Picasso did a lot of drugs — a lot of drugs which inspired some unusual art, which has been covered in this list. From loaded guns to womanizing madness, here are 10 Moments in the Life and Works of Pablo Picasso.
10. Modern Europe
Modern Europe proved a fertile breeding ground for new and unusual ideas, especially Paris where Picasso would spend most of his adult life as a painter, sculptor, and generally interesting human being. He…
