Spanish artist Pablo Picasso was born on this day in 1881. His art achieved universal significance as an expression of the triumphs and tragedies of the twentieth century man. This man of persistent creative vitality embodied many paradoxes, yet he was always true to himself and his vision. Today we pay honor to Picasso's prolific life and legacy. To gain a deeper understanding behind the work of this genius, we invite you to read this special issue of The Unesco Courier published in 1980 and dedicated to the painter’s 100th anniversary: https://on.unesco.org/2BEI33p #Picasso #PabloPicasso #OnThisDay #Culture #Art #Painting #Spain #History #UNESCO