Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a highly influential Spanish painter and sculptor, best known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for his powerful anti-war painting, 'Guernica'. This artwork is currently newsworthy due to two main reasons. Firstly, the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid, where 'Guernica' is housed, is displaying Dumile Feni's 'African Guernica' alongside Picasso's masterpiece. This juxtaposition aims to create a dialogue about state violence, apartheid, and different forms of modernity. Secondly, the Basque government has formally requested the temporary relocation of 'Guernica' to the Basque Country to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the events that inspired the painting. These events highlight the enduring artistic and political significance of Picasso's 'Guernica' as a symbol of resistance against oppression and a powerful commentary on the horrors of war.