Young Picasso

The Brief

An Inspiring and Insightful Documentary About Picasso How did one of art history’s greatest geniuses come to be? Young Picasso takes us on a fascinating journey through Pablo Picasso’s formative years - from Málaga to Barcelona and Paris - the cities that each played a crucial role in shaping his artistic identity. The film traces Picasso’s early creative explorations and delves into two defining periods: the Blue Period, marked by melancholy and profound human sensitivity, and the Rose Period, where warmer tones and circus motifs signal a new artistic confidence. It all leads up to 1907 and the groundbreaking Les Demoiselles d’Avignon - the painting that changed the course of art history and paved the way for Cubism. With exclusive access to the Picasso Museums in Málaga, Barcelona, and Paris, the film offers a rare opportunity to see works that are seldom brought together in one narrative. Director Phil Grabsky weaves together expert interviews and archival material into a compelling portrait of how Pablo Ruiz Picasso became the iconic artist we know as Picasso. Art on Screen Art on Screen is presented and curated in collaboration with The Art Trotter - a learning platform and art club that makes art simple, accessible, and fun for everyone. Explore The Art Trotter here.