Pablo Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain.

As a child, he had an early fascination with drawing and painting, inspired by his father who was also a painter.

At a very young age, it became clear that Picasso had a unique talent.

In 1900, the 19-year-old Picasso moved to Paris, where he joined a group of artists known as the avant-garde.

This was an exciting time in the art world, with much experimentation with new ideas. Picasso was one of the pioneers in developing new techniques and exploring different artistic movements.

Picasso's life is often described in periods, such as the blue and pink period, cubism, surrealism and the later postwar years. The period he made ceramics in the pottery village of Vallauris was roughly in the first 10 years after the war, seven of which he lived in the villa La Galloise with the artist Francoise Gilot. They had two children, Claude and Paloma. In 1973 Picasso died in Mougins at the age of 91.

Picasso's oeuvre includes a wide range of works, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics and graphic art.

He was a versatile artist who constantly experimented with new materials and techniques.

His influence on modern art cannot be overstated; his work has inspired generations of artists and remains relevant to this day.

As a result, he is known as one of the greatest artists of all time.

La Galloise à Vallauris (Picasso, 1949)