Picasso wasn’t doing anything particularly outlandish of course, the study of the Old Masters was standard practice for students learning their craft, and it is usual for artists to go through phases, ...

Defining what constitutes a “portrait” in Picasso’s work is not a simple matter. . . . It may emerge that, after this exhibition, it will be even harder than before to define what Picasso meant by a ...

It’s a theme emphasised by the hang of this exhibition, and the bewildering range of styles and formats from Picasso’s early years results in a visual discord that underlines his chameleon-like ...