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Picasso's 2019: Major Exhibitions in Milan and Basel

exhibition · 2026-05-04

Two major Picasso exhibitions are set for 2019, one in Milan and one in Basel. The Fondation Beyeler in Basel will host 'The Early PICASSO – Blue and Rose Period' from February 2019, focusing on works from 1901-1907, organized with the Musée National Picasso and Musée d'Orsay. In Milan, Palazzo Reale presents 'Picasso Metamorfosi' from October 18, 2018, to February 17, 2019, curated by Pascale Picard, exploring Picasso's relationship with ancient art through about 200 objects from institutions including the Musée National Picasso, Louvre, Vatican Museums, and others.

Key facts

  • Fondation Beyeler in Basel will host 'The Early PICASSO – Blue and Rose Period' starting February 2019.
  • The Basel exhibition focuses on Picasso's Blue and Rose periods (1901-1907).
  • The Basel show is organized in collaboration with Musée National Picasso and Musée d'Orsay.
  • Palazzo Reale in Milan presents 'Picasso Metamorfosi' from October 18, 2018, to February 17, 2019.
  • The Milan exhibition is curated by Pascale Picard.
  • 'Picasso Metamorfosi' explores Picasso's relationship with ancient art.
  • About 200 objects will be displayed in Milan, including works and ancient art pieces.
  • Lenders include Musée National Picasso, Louvre, Vatican Museums, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, and others.

Entities

Artists

  • Pablo Picasso

Institutions

  • Fondation Beyeler
  • Musée National Picasso
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Palazzo Reale
  • Musée du Louvre
  • Musei Vaticani
  • Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
  • Musée Picasso di Antibes
  • Musée des Beaux-Arts di Lione
  • Centre Pompidou
  • Musée de l'Orangerie
  • Museu Picasso di Barcellona
  • Scuderie del Quirinale
  • Tate Modern
  • Reina Sofia

Locations

  • Basel
  • Switzerland
  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Rome
  • London
  • Paris
  • Madrid
  • Antibes
  • Lyon
  • Barcelona
  • Naples

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