PICASSO MUSEUM in Malaga

PICASSO MUSEUM in Malaga (MPM - MUSEO PICASSO MALAGA) has celebrated 5th Anniversary on 27th October 2008. It started between 1997 and 2002 when Christine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso donated 155 works from their own private collections, inherited from Paul Ruiz-Picasso, the artistís eldest son, who had in turn inherited them from his father, Pablo Picasso. The part donated by the painterís daughter-in-law comprises 133 works, and the part donated by his son and grandson, twenty-two works. These 155 works include paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics and graphic work produced between 1892 and 1972, and covering practically all the artistic styles that were employed by Picasso. Since 6 March 2007, the MPM has exhibited two pictures by Pablo Picasso deposited by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. The two works are Portrait of Paul (1922) and The Artistís Wife (1923)

Visitors to MPM are able to enjoy the MPM's own Collection, as well as seeing temporary exhibitions devoted to specific aspects of Picasso and the work of other outstanding artists from the first half of the 20th century, when the Andalusian artist produced most of his work. They can also discover the archaeological site located beneath the Palacio de Buenavista, which contains important remains that show us the origins of the city. The visitors can take part in the MPM's educational programme: children, adults, university students and those visiting a museum for the very first time and, of course, in a very special way, the less abled.

Many activities, such as conferences, screenings and book presentations have taken place during this time in the MPM Auditorium. These have served to examine more closely the work of Picasso and his contemporaries, with the help of leading art historians and experts. The venue has also served as a stage for other arts, such as music, theatre, film and dance. A number of great artists have performed here, and due to its small size and fine acoustics, it has been possible to present some very intimate shows, in which a special connection has been forged between the audience and the performers.