The UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing will display masterpieces by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) from June 15 to September 1. The exhibition "Picasso -- Birth of a Genius" will showcase 103 works selected from the collection of the Musee National Picasso-Paris, offering a comprehensive overview of the first three decades of Picasso's artistic career. The selection of works, including paintings, sculptures and works on paper, tells the story of the creative formation and evolution of the daring, original and prolific talent in the history of modern art. For the Musee National Picasso-Paris, the exhibition marks the most substantive presentation of its collection in China to date. To honor Picasso's frequent collaborations with musicians and performers, UCCA will host an exhibition-themed art festival, including performances, screenings and lectures to explore the artist's unique contribution on June 22, July 20 and Aug. 24. In addition, it will organize a symposium on "Picasso in China" to discuss Picasso's influence on both the Chinese and international art worlds on June 15. (Top image: The exhibition entitled "Picasso. Moscow. Collection of Musee National Picasso-Paris" is housed by Pushkin Fine Arts Museum, in Russia, February 26, 2010. /VCG Photo) Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
An exhibition of 103 works by Picasso , titled ' Picasso - Birth of a Genius ", will go on display at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in China on 1881-1973 . The selected sculptures, paintings and works on paper belong to the Musee National Picasso-Paris and represent the largest exhibition of the museum's collection ever to appear in China . During the exhibition there will be an art festival, lectures and screenings to honour Pablo Picasso 's frequent collaborations with musicians and performers. Organisers will host a symposium titled " Picasso - Birth of a Genius " to discuss the artist's impact on China and the wider art world.