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Museo de San Juan exhibiting Picasso’s works



The exhibition, which went up late last week, is open to the public through Feb. 2, 2025.

By The Star Staff


The Museo de San Juan has opened an exhibition of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential painters of the 20th century.


The exhibition, titled “Picasso in San Juan: Lithographic Portfolios,” brings together 40 works by the man regarded as the most influential artistic genius of the 20th century. The lithographs on display in the museum’s Sala Oller, which cover the master’s artistic production from 1899 to 1955, offer a unique look at the evolution of Pablo Picasso and reveal the most intimate and lesser-known facets of his legacy.


The exhibition, which went up late last week, is open to the public through Feb. 2, 2025. Visitors will be able to appreciate these iconic pieces that reflect multiple stages in the Spanish artist’s work, from the melancholy of his Blue Period to his bold experiments with cubism and the human figure. In addition, some of the series contain lithographs and drawings that precede several of his most internationally recognized works, giving visitors an unprecedented opportunity to learn about the artistic genius of Picasso up close, officials said.

The portfolios that make up the exhibition stand out for being original lithographic prints of works that the artist created in media, such as drawing, pastel, painting, watercolor, charcoal, and etching, reflecting his great technical versatility. Among the most outstanding are:


“The Blues of Barcelona,” a portfolio composed of 11 pieces and a lithographic poster that captures his Blue Period’s emotional intensity. Meanwhile, the intimate drawings dedicated to Geneviève Laporte, the artist’s muse, allow viewers to witness one of the most personal moments of his life. The tour continues with the preparatory sketches of his work: “The Women of Algiers” and culminates with the series entitled, “Dancers,” which consists of 14 lithographs that highlight Picasso’s unique ability to capture movement and anatomy with the simplicity that only he could achieve.


“It is a privilege to have this exhibition in the museum because, apart from allowing us to admire Pablo Picasso’s talent up close, it is a testimony to the commitment we have in the capital city to art, culture, and everything that allows us to enrich our tourist offer,” said Maritere González, the first lady of San Juan.


Víctor M. Rivera Flores, director of the Municipality of San Juan’s Department of Art and Culture, added that “we are very proud to be part of an effort that allows us to bring this important graphic collection of the master Pablo Picasso, especially within the framework of the designation of the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico as the Ibero-American Capital of Cultures 2024.”


“Picasso in San Juan: Lithographic Portfolios” is the result of a collaboration between the San Juan Department of Art and Culture, the Ibero-American University Foundation in Barcelona, Spain, and the Consulate General of Spain in Puerto Rico.


“We are excited and grateful for this exhibition, given that many communities do not have the opportunity to see works by great masters such as Picasso,” said Luis Moisés Pérez Torres, director of the museum. “With this collaboration, access to art is democratized so that a broader public can benefit from this experience on their own soil and free of charge.”


In addition to the exhibition, the Museo de San Juan has prepared a series of lectures, guided tours, and educational workshops around the exhibition, which will offer the public a comprehensive experience that delves into Picasso’s great contribution to the history of universal art.


Admission to the Museo de San Juan, located on Norzagaray Street in Old San Juan, is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

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