Last updated: 27 October 2026
Pablo Picasso (1881 to 1973) is the artist whose Three Dancers and Weeping Woman hang at Tate. Here you will find our take on his work, the Theatre Picasso show at Tate Modern and the books you can buy.
Our take on Pablo Picasso
Tate Modern’s Theatre Picasso looked at his work through performance, bringing together over 50 works, according to Tate. The show was co-curated by the artist Wu Tsang.
It centred on The Three Dancers (1925) and Weeping Woman (1937), both in Tate’s collection, alongside loans including Acrobat (1930) from the Musée national Picasso-Paris and Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1956 film The Mystery of Picasso.
The exhibition book is the easiest way to take the show home.
Pablo Picasso: the essentials
- Lived 1881 to 1973, according to Tate.
- Tate’s collection includes The Three Dancers (1925), Weeping Woman (1937) and Bullfight Scene (1960).
Pablo Picasso exhibitions
- Theatre Picasso, Tate Modern, London, 17 September 2025 to 12 April 2026, with over 50 works.
Where to buy Picasso books and prints
From the Tate shop:
- Theatre Picasso exhibition book, £25: 27.1 x 19.2 cm (10.7 x 7.6 in), from the Tate shop.
Pablo Picasso FAQs
When was Theatre Picasso at Tate Modern?
From 17 September 2025 to 12 April 2026.
Where can I see The Three Dancers?
It is in Tate’s collection and was at the centre of Theatre Picasso at Tate Modern.
Who curated Theatre Picasso?
The artist Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca, with Tate curators.
Is there a book on Theatre Picasso?
Yes. The exhibition book is £25 from the Tate shop.
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Main image: Pablo Picasso, 1962. Photo: Vea y Lea magazine, Argentina, public domain via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and framed by CoolCuration. Exhibition dates and prices last checked: 27 October 2026.
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