ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest artists of all time and by his death in 1973, his work had changed the world of art forever.
Several films have dealt with his latter years – the art, the romance and his wide circle of friends. But where did it all begin?
Find out in "Young Picasso" (2019) by Phil Grabsky, which is being screened on Saturday, April 25, in Louvre Abu Dhabi's auditorium.
The 91-minute documentary explores Picasso's formative years - his upbringing and learning that led to his extraordinary achievements.
Three cities play a key role: Malaga, Barcelona and Paris and the film works closely with the Picasso Museums in each of these cities.
Young Picasso visits each and explores their influence on Picasso, focusing on specific artworks from these early years.
Looking carefully at two key early periods – the so-called Blue Period and Rose Period – the film takes us all the way to 1907 and the creation of a critical painting in the history of art – Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
It was a painting that shocked the art world but changed it forever. Picasso was only 25 years old.
The screening complements the "Picasso, the Figure" exhibition running until May 31, and is part of the museum's "Art in motion" winter film screenings.