Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in Malaga, Spain, and died on – April 8, 1973, in France. Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theatre designer. He resided primarily in France throughout his adult life. Renowned as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Picasso co-founded the Cubist movement, pioneered constructed sculpture and collage, and extensively explored various artistic styles. His notable works include the proto-Cubist painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907) and the powerful anti-war piece Guernica (1937), depicting the devastating bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War by German and Italian air forces.