The National Gallery of Ireland has unveiled Picasso: From the Studio, a landmark exhibition set to be the country's first major showcase of the Spanish master’s work in 25 years.
Opening on 11th October 2025 and running until 22nd February 2026, the exhibition will offer an intimate look into the artist’s creative spaces, where some of the most revolutionary works of modern art were conceived.
Presented in collaboration with the Musée national Picasso-Paris, the exhibition will trace Picasso’s journey through the studios that shaped his artistic legacy - from the energetic Montmartre ateliers of early 20th-century Paris to the sun-drenched rooms of his final home in Mougins, on the Côte d’Azur.
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and co-founder of Cubism, revolutionizing modern art. A prolific and controversial figure, he mastered multiple styles, and constantly reinvented his approach, exploring surrealism, neoclassicism, and abstraction, reshaping 20th-century art in the process.
The exhibition will feature a range of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and personal artefacts, providing insight into the environment that influenced Picasso's groundbreaking artistic developments.
Dr. Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, described the exhibition as a significant moment for Irish art lovers. "Picasso was one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century.
"This exhibition will allow visitors to step into his world and see how his surroundings shaped his work. We are delighted to bring this experience to the public and to collaborate with the Musée national Picasso-Paris on such an important project."
