Picasso in Australia

The Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia) hosts the most significant exhibition of Picasso's art ever held in Australia. More than 150 important paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings created by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) have come from the artist's personal collection -works he was determined never to relinquish.

Picasso transformed the very definition of art. He is best known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for the astonishing variety of styles he employed in his work. He demonstrated uncanny artistic talent in his early years, painting in a realistic manner throughout his childhood and adolescence.

During the first decade of the 20th century Picasso's approach changed fundamentally and his revolutionary accomplishments brought universal renown and immense fortune, making him the most radical as well as the most influential figure in 20th-century art.

Jointly organised by Musée National Picasso, the Art Gallery of NSW and Art Exhibitions Australia (AEA), the exhibition is part of the Sydney International Arts Series, bringing the world's outstanding exhibitions to Australia.

Date: from November 12 to March 25.
Location: Art Gallery of  New South Wales. Art Gallery Road, Sydney NSW 2000. Australia.
Opening hours: from Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm.