World culture: Pablo Picasso's portrait works are on display in London

In London was opened an exhibition of portraits by Pablo Picasso - one of the main cultural events of the year in the British capital. It was organized by the National Portrait Gallery and the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.

Some works that have been provided by private collectors, are demonstrated for the first time. The exhibition - 75 portraits created by the artist in different periods of life. According to the curators, this is the feature of the exhibition - the public can get acquainted with different Picasso, to see the full range of creativity - from realistic works written in his youth, to the bold abstract compositions. Portraits of family members, friends, lovers, and the master himself. The last time such a large exhibition of Picasso's work took place at the London Portrait Gallery more than 20 years ago.