Guitar and bottle 1913

Picasso made this artwork from various materials, to create a Cubist collage. The image of the guitar and bottle is broken down into geometric forms, reflecting a shift from traditional representational art. Picasso was a Spanish artist working in France during a period of immense social change. His own identity as an expatriate undoubtedly influenced his art, particularly in the context of early 20th-century European modernism. Cubism was more than just an artistic style, it represented a radical change in how reality could be represented. It challenged the status quo, reflecting the fragmentation and uncertainty of the modern world. By playing with perspective and form, Picasso invites us to question our own perceptions and assumptions. How do we piece together our own identities, our own sense of self, from fragments of experience? This artwork remains a powerful reminder that identity is not fixed. It can be explored through the lens of our own experiences, history, and society.