RESCHEDULED Picasso: The Revolutionary Artist

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM Add to Calendar 2026-10-27 18:00:00 2026-10-27 19:30:00 RESCHEDULED Picasso: The Revolutionary Artist Presented alongside the MFA's Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound exhibition, discover how Picasso transformed the course of modern art and continues to inspire artists today. The French Library, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York

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Join us for a special lecture with Professor Claude Cernuschi, a leading scholar of modern and contemporary art, as he explores the life, work, and enduring legacy of Pablo Picasso.

Presented in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's major exhibition Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound, this timely lecture will examine Picasso's groundbreaking artistic career and his pivotal role in shaping twentieth-century art. Drawing on his extensive teaching and research, Professor Cernuschi will offer fresh perspectives on Picasso's remarkable creativity, his artistic innovations, and the lasting impact of his work on generations of artists.

Whether you are planning to visit the exhibition or simply wish to deepen your appreciation of one of the world's greatest artists, this lecture offers a unique opportunity to explore Picasso through the eyes of one of Boston's leading art historians.

The evening will conclude with a wine reception and light bites.

The event will be held in English.

Member

$22

Non-member

$28

About the Speaker

Claude Cernuschi is Professor of Art History at Boston College, where he has served as Chair of the Art, Art History, and Film Department and has collaborated extensively with the McMullen Museum of Art. A specialist in nineteenth- and twentieth-century European and American art, his scholarship explores modernism, expressionism, and abstraction, with particular attention to the relationship between artistic innovation, identity, and visual expression. His publications include influential studies of Jackson Pollock, Oskar Kokoschka, Egon Schiele, and Abstract Expressionism.

Born in Buenos Aires and educated in the United States, Professor Cernuschi brings a global perspective to the history of modern art. A frequent lecturer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, he is widely recognized for making the history of art engaging, insightful, and accessible to a broad public.

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