The Life and Unknown Private Life of Genius Artist Picasso

This work depicts the turbulent life of the genius artist Picasso. While Picasso, the founder of Cubism, shattered all established concepts in the art world and is known by everyone worldwide as the greatest painter of the 20th century, what kind of person was he, what kind of life did he lead, and how did he bring his talent to fruition? The series unravels his personality by interweaving various timelines from Picasso's 91-year-long life.

The program also depicts the behind-the-scenes stories of the creation of Picasso's masterpieces, which everyone has seen at least once, starting with the anti-war masterpiece "Guernica," inspired by the bombing of the city of Guernica by German forces during the Spanish Civil War. Why did Picasso, who deliberately avoided involvement in politics, release works with an anti-war theme? The series delves into the various phases of his life and the passionate sentiments Picasso poured into each painting. Furthermore, Picasso is known as a man who loved many women, but for him, women were not merely romantic interests but also sources of creative inspiration. The passionate romances with strong-willed women Picasso loved are also depicted in this program.

"Genius: Picasso" (10 episodes)
First broadcast in Japan on National Geographic

<Bilingual Edition> Starts Sunday, July 29, 2018, Sundays at 10 PM, and more.
<Subtitled Edition> Starts Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Tuesdays at 9 PM, and more.

■ Official Program Page: http://natgeotv.jp/tv/lineup/prgmtop/index/prgm_cd/2467