Step into a staged retrospective where Picasso’s performer persona is the main act. This Tate Modern exhibition arranges 45+ works to reframe The Three Dancers and the artist’s relationship with performance.
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Standing on the Bankside, the Tate Modern’s brick maw opens onto the Thames; inside, light moves across canvases arranged like stage props. The Theatre Picasso exhibition stages more than paintings — it stages Persona. Walk through galleries where Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca have arranged over 45 works, and the rooms feel deliberate, as if Picasso’s characters might step off the canvas.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30–60 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves standing and short walks between galleries
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History
Tate Modern occupies the converted Bankside Power Station (opened as a museum in 2000); the exhibition frames Picasso through the lens of performativity and persona.
Conservation
The Tate runs conservation programs for paper and textile works; follow gallery guidance to minimize light and handling impacts on sensitive pieces.
Reserve your spot on the Tate Modern Theatre Picasso Exhibition today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book in advance
Reserve tickets online to avoid lines and secure access during peak hours, especially weekends and evenings.
Check photo rules
Tate venues often restrict flash or tripods—ask on arrival to avoid removing devices mid-visit.
Accessibility options
The Tate Modern is wheelchair accessible with lifts and step-free routes; request assistance at visitor services if needed.
Combine with riverside walk
Allow time after the gallery for a short walk along the Thames to the Globe and Bankside installations.
Comfortable shoes
Galleries require standing and walking on hard floors; supportive shoes help longer visits.
Public transit card (Oyster/contactless)
Easiest way to reach Bankside and move around central London.
Small daypack or tote
Carries essentials and can be stored in cloakroom if required.
Notebook and pencil
Useful for jotting thoughts—many institutions prohibit pens near artworks.