Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), born in Málaga, is a central figure in 20th-century art. A co-founder of Cubism, he revolutionised painting, sculpture and ceramics with his innovative approach and versatility. His best-known periods include the Blue, the Pink and the Cubist periods. Works such as Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Guernica marked aesthetic and social ruptures. Guernica denounces the horrors of war after the bombing of the Basque city in 1937. He also created the famous Dove of Peace, a symbol of post-war pacifism. Picasso lived most of his life in France, joining the Communist Party in 1944. His output is vast, and the Picasso Museum in Málaga offers an intimate look at his artistic career. Considered one of the most influential artists of all time, Picasso left a legacy that transcends artistic and ideological boundaries.