Your experience

Experience Theatre Picasso at Tate Modern and immerse yourself in the world of Pablo Picasso, uncovering the artist’s deep fascination with theatre, performance and transformation. This captivating exhibition, developed to mark 100 years since the creation of The Three Dancers, is hosted in London’s George Economou Gallery and curated by internationally acclaimed artist Wu Tsang and writer Enrique Fuenteblanca. Supported by the Huo Family Foundation, the exhibition comprises more than 45 works, from intense paintings and evocative sculptures to textiles and items never before seen in the United Kingdom, all staged in a theatrical environment.

Arriving at Tate Modern

On arrival, present your ticket at the main entrance. The Theatre Picasso exhibition is found in the George Economou Gallery—signs for special exhibitions will direct you. For the safety of exhibits and visitors, bag checks may occur and ID may be required.

What’s in the exhibition

This distinctive display reimagines the gallery as a stage, casting new light on how performers—from dancers to bullfighters—influenced how Picasso shaped his own creative persona. The layout blurs the line between life and art through the theme of ‘performativity,’ highlighting Picasso’s ability to craft artistic identity through action, roleplay and spectacle.

• Ballets Russes costumes and stage designs: Explore Picasso’s groundbreaking collaborations with Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, where avant-garde visual art and choreography came together.

• The Three Dancers (1925): Experience an iconic painting in its centenary context, deepening the understanding of its links to theatrical movement.

• Rare and never-seen works: View remarkable paintings, sculptures and works on paper from leading museums and private European collections, with many displayed in the UK for the first time.

• Exploring identity: Examine how Picasso’s creative practice mirrored the interplay of mythology, performance and self-reinvention.

• Immersive design: The gallery’s transformation into a dramatic stage enhances the impact of every exhibit and draws visitors into Picasso’s imaginative universe.

Beyond the exhibition

With your ticket, continue to explore Tate Modern’s renowned Turbine Hall, browse collections of modern sculpture and enjoy breathtaking city views from the Blavatnik Building’s viewing level. Make your visit a full day of cultural discovery at London’s foremost centre for modern and contemporary art.

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