Picasso Museum Barcelona

Pablo Picasso is one of the most prestigious painters in the world. He was born in Málaga, Spain 25th of October in 1881. His work consists nearly all the art styles from 20th century starting from realism all the way to cubism. We visited the Picasso Museum in Barcelona to see some of his great pieces of art.

At the beginning of his career, Picasso painted a lot of realistic and detailed paintings. Let's see some of his art work.

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Pablo Picasso, Premiére Communion, 1896

 

You can find a lot pencil sketches from the artist in Picasso Museum

 

Pablo's famous painting The maids of Honor was inspired by Diego Velázquez’s masterpiece Las Meninas. He painted it when he lived in the South of France, Cannes, in his studio where only a few visitors were allowed to come.

Pablo Picasso, The Maids of Honor, 1957

 

Another version of Pablo Picasso's, Las Meninas Velazquez 1957

 

Pablo was talented in using different painting techniques. The way he combined color and brushes varies from paintings to paintings.

 

La Nana, "The Dwarf", Pablo Picasso 1966

 

The Picasso Museum is a great way to learn about Picasso's art, life and career as an artist. He wasn't only a talented in painting but also talented in sculpture, ceramics and illustration. His artwork consists 147,800 pieces all together.

The Picasso Museum has free entrance on Thursdays from 6pm to 9.30pm.

and the first Sunday of every month from 9 am to 7 pm.

The address is: Carrer de Montcada, 15-23, 08003 Barcelona, Espanja

 

What is your favourite museum in Spain and what makes it special?

Espoo Cathedral from the Air: Medieval Stone Church in Finland | Espoon tuomiokirkko | Esbo domkyrka

Espoo Cathedral from the Air – Medieval Stone Church in Finland. Select the image to watch the video on YouTube.

 

Experience Espoo Cathedral from above in this peaceful drone video filmed in Espoo, Finland. Known in Finnish as Espoon tuomiokirkko and in Swedish as Esbo domkyrka, the cathedral is one of the most remarkable medieval stone churches in Finland.

The oldest parts of Espoo Cathedral date back to the late 15th century, with construction traditionally linked to the years 1485–1490. Designed by an unknown medieval master, the church remains an important landmark of Finnish medieval architecture and one of Espoo’s most historically valuable buildings. The aerial views highlight the cathedral’s stone structure, surrounding churchyard, and autumn colors of southern Finland.

This drone video combines medieval architecture, Finnish history, and beautiful autumn scenery. The soundtrack features Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Finale, adding a timeless classical atmosphere to the views of Espoo Cathedral.

Suomeksi:
Espoon tuomiokirkko ilmasta kuvattuna drone-videolla. Espoon tuomiokirkko on keskiaikainen kivikirkko Espoossa ja yksi kaupungin tärkeimmistä historiallisista maamerkeistä. Syksyn värit, vanha kivikirkko ja klassinen musiikki luovat rauhallisen näkymän suomalaiseen kulttuurimaisemaan.

På svenska:
Esbo domkyrka sedd från luften i en drönarvideo. Den medeltida stenkyrkan är ett av Esbos viktigaste historiska landmärken och en betydelsefull del av Finlands medeltida kyrkoarkitektur.

Lapinlahti at Night: Migratory Birds Leaving Finland | Art Photography

 

A summer night view from Lapinlahti, Helsinki, where migratory birds gather before leaving Finland. Lapinlahti Hospital adds a historic backdrop to the scene.

 

 

A quiet summer night in Lapinlahti, Helsinki, turns into a poetic moment as migratory birds move through the darkening sky. In the photograph, the birds appear above the historic landscape of Lapinlahti, where nature, architecture, and memory meet in one atmospheric scene.

Part of the roof of the former Lapinlahti Hospital is also visible in the image. The building gives the photograph a deeper historical layer: Lapinlahti Hospital was completed in 1841 and is known as Finland’s first hospital built for psychiatric care. It was designed by architect Carl Ludvig Engel, whose neoclassical architecture helped shape many of Helsinki’s most recognizable historical landmarks.

Today, the Lapinlahti area is remembered not only for its medical history but also for its peaceful seaside setting, old hospital buildings, and cultural atmosphere. The contrast between the silent roofline and the movement of birds creates a strong visual story: the past remains still, while nature continues its seasonal journey.

This art photograph captures more than a night view. It reflects the feeling of departure, history, and quiet beauty in Helsinki. The migratory birds leaving Finland bring motion to the scene, while the former Lapinlahti psychiatric hospital stands as a reminder of the city’s layered past.