Denver Art Museum lands major Picasso exhibition

Esteban L. Hernandez

Split image: left panel shows a moody blue-green portrait of a man in a dark coat; right panel features a bright cubist abstract with interlocking shapes and figures in colorful hues. — "Self-Portrait" and "The Sculptor" by Pablo Picasso. Images: Courtesy of Musée National Picasso-Paris

The Denver Art Museum next year welcomes a name synonymous with modern art: Pablo Picasso.

Why it matters: The exhibition will mark DAM's first comprehensive showcase of the Spanish master — one of the most influential artists of the 20th century — and its only U.S. stop.

The big picture: DAM is partnering with Musée National Picasso–Paris and Manifesto Expo for "Picasso: Magician," which chronicles seven decades of the artist's pioneering work, DAM announced this week.

What to expect: The exhibition will feature about 130 works, including paintings, sculptures, drawings and ceramics created by Picasso, plus 20 by other artists.

It will present pieces from the artist's Blue Period, Cubism and Surrealist eras, with special attention to his focus on the human form.

What they're saying: The exhibition will be "extraordinary," DAM director Christoph Heinrich said in a statement.

Picasso was "just like a magician" with an "ability to transform reality into new creative forms full of humanity, mystery and emotion," he said.

What's next: "Picasso: Magician" runs from Oct. 31, 2027 to Feb. 27, 2028 inside the Hamilton Building.

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