Picasso's footprint in Madrid

Although the life of this genius is usually associated with cities such as Malaga and Barcelona, several of his masterpieces can be found in Madrid; and that there is a place in the city that deeply inspired the cubist painter. Which? Well, the Prado Museum. On his first trip to Madrid, he visited it and felt deeply drawn to great masters such as Velázquez and El Greco. When you walk through the impressive rooms of this art gallery, you can imagine how Picasso was inspired by them.In fact, Picasso was to become director of the Prado Museum from 1936 to 1939. Although he never travelled to the capital to formalise his position, he did accept the appointment and supported different activities.

Just over 80 kilometres from the city of Madrid, you find the beautiful town of Buitrago de Lozoya and a museum not so well known by the general public, but a very interesting option to learn more about the artist. The Picasso Museum – Eugenio Arias Collection.  The interesting fact about this place is that the museum is the result of 26-year friendship between Picasso himself and his barber, Eugenio Arias, who were both in exile in France.The gifts from Picasso to Eugenio Arias forms the basis of this museum in the barber's hometown. During your visit, you will be able to see drawings and graphic works, ceramics, posters, dedicated books and unique pieces such as a pyrography box of hairdressing tools.