Pablo Picasso is one of the 20th century’s most renowned artists, whose name is now synonymous with artistic genius. Everyone from young children to seasoned MFA holders can identify a popular Picasso, which is further evidence of his legendary status among artists.



Many of his works grace the halls of the most famous museums and fill private collections. He continued to paint until his death at the age of 91; however, few know about the man behind the canvas.



In order to erase some of the myth, we’ve created this list of 20 Things You Didn't Know About Picasso.

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