Pablo Picasso
From Child Prodigy to Most Influential Artist of the 20th Century
Net Worth
$500M
Born
October 25, 1881 (died age 92)
Country
Spain
Occupation
Artist, Painter, Sculptor
Gender
male
Generation
Greatest Generation
Marital Status
married
Children
4
Single Parent Household
No
Education
Bachelor's
University
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Industries
creative
Wealth Category
multi-millionaire
Wealth Origin
self-made
First-Gen Wealth
Yes
Immigrant
Yes
Overcame
- • Sister died when he was 13; deeply traumatic
- • Struggled financially during Blue Period
- • Lived through Spanish Civil War and both World Wars
- • Faced criticism for not returning to Spain under Franco
Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and artist who co-founded Cubism and transformed modern art more than any other figure. Over a 75-year career, he produced an estimated 50,000 artworks including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and prints. His works now sell for over $100 million, and his influence on art is immeasurable.
Career Timeline
Notable Quotes
"Every act of creation is first an act of destruction."
"Art is a lie that makes us realize truth."
"Good artists copy, great artists steal."
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."