"This exhibition is organised in the context of Picasso Méditerranée, an international cultural event taking place from 2017 to 2019. More than sixty institutions have envisaged together a programme focussing on Picasso's 'obstinately Mediterranean' work. On the initiative of the Musée National Picasso in Paris, this exploration of the artist's work and the places that inspired it, comprises a new cultural experience, aiming to strengthen the ties between all Mediterranean shores"--Page [4] of cover.