The Picasso Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yesterday I decided to take some time out and do something I’d wanted to do for a while: go into the city and hit the Picasso exhibit at the Met. Since the very first time I went to the Picasso Museum in Paris, and then to the one in Barcelona, I became a huge fan of this famous artist and was eager to see the Met’s collection before it closes on August 15th. Picasso is not only one of my favorite artists, but one of the most pivotal artists of our time.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is now hosting the first major U.S. exhibition of Picasso’s works in a long time – 300 pieces, which includes paintings, photographs, drawings and excellent videos that explain his artistic techniques. If you are not familiar with his art, you will be after a visit to the this comprehensive, educational exhibit.

The Met has curated all of his paintings, drawings, sculptures from the beginning to end of Picasso’s mind-blowing career. His career had various periods in his artistic endeavors: the Blue Period, the Rose Period, Cubism, classicism and surrealism and the works displayed speak to each one. The exhibit runs from early masterpieces like “Gertrude Stein” to mid-size portraits like “Head of a Woman.” It’s a real look into his life and career and a lesson in curation.

Picasso was an amazing artist who’s works changed the face of the art world. Go see it while you can. Your kids will enjoy it, too. It closes in two weeks. Suggested admission is $20 a person.

Here are some of the pieces of art you will see: