How can you best understand one of the most prolific, complex and influential painters of the 20 century?

By taking just ten of Picasso’s paintings, this lecture will examine his life and attempt to explain the evolution of his painting styles through a career that spanned more than seventy years. Looking at the genesis of each work, examining its biographical meaning, its moment in history, and its significance in the canon of modern art, this will reveal the truth behind this most enigmatic and powerful artist.

Included in the ten will be ‘The Three Dancers’ (1925), the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern from September 2025 to Spring 2026.

When

Thursday 8 October 2026, 8pm (Bar opens 7pm)

Tickets

£15 on the door. Non-members welcome.

Visit theartssocietychiswick.org.uk for more information.