History of the Congress
History
The IV Picasso International Congress continue the series initiated by the Musée national Picasso-Paris. These congresses provide a specialized forum bringing together scholars from around the world to share their research on Pablo Picasso. Since 2015, they have sparked a renaissance in Picasso studies:
«Revoir Picasso»
Musée national Picasso-Paris (25-28 March 2015)
First Congress focused on Picasso’s creative processes using different artistic media. Subjects such as his works’ circulation and the relationship with his writings or other writers were also examined.
“Picasso. Sculptures”
Musée national Picasso-Paris (24-26 March 2016)
The main theme of the second congress was Picasso’s sculpture, studying it from different angles (sources, influences and creative processes, among others). This meeting took place within the framework of the “Picasso. Sculptures” exhibit.
“Picasso and Identity”
Museu Picasso Barcelona and Fundació Palau (27-29 April 2017)
This last Congress explored aspects linked with the general idea of identity, in its political, geographic, gender and sexual dimensions, among others. The schedule dedicated a third day to Picasso’s biographical legacy.