While you’ve almost definitely heard of Pablo Picasso – world-renowned Spanish painter and sculptor, known as the father of cubism – you might not know that he was also a skilled print-maker.
In the 1930s, Picasso was commissioned by French art dealer to produce a series of prints known as the Vollard Suite. Picasso created 100 etchings overall, today considered one of the most significant works of modern printmaking – and now, after more than 10 years, the series will be on display in Madrid.
The unique collection will be open to visitors from February 13 - July 20 at the Museo ICO and – get this – it’s for free.
RECOMMENDED: Here’s everything to see at Paris’s Pompidou Centre before it closes this year.
Divided into various sections, the exhibition explores Picasso’s progression as an artist through his various obsessions: The Sculptor’s Studio, The Battle of Love, The Minotaur, and Portraits of Ambroise Vollard.
And it isn’t all about Picasso. Included will be a curated selection of prints by other major Spanish artists from the latter half of the 20th century, such as Juan Genovés, Eduardo Arroyo, Manolo Valdés, Miguel Ángel Campano, and Darío Villalba.
If you’re thinking this sounds pretty mega, you’d be right. This is one of the world’s most exclusive collections of old Pablo’s work, and you can catch it from next week until July 20 without spending a penny.
While you’re in town, why not have a look at more of Madrid’s must-see artworks?
Did you see that these are the must-visit museums opening in 2025, according to Lonely Planet?
Plus: These are the biggest and best exhibitions worth travelling for this year.
Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for all the latest travel news and best stuff happening across the world.