Picasso: From the Studio - Curators in Conversation

A special in-conversation event with Joanne Snrech, Curator in charge of Paintings, Musée national Picasso-Paris and Janet McLean, Curator of Modern Art at the National Gallery of Ireland. 

Set within the elegant Hôtel Salé, a 17th‑century mansion in Le Marais, the Musée Picasso in Paris houses the largest public collection of Picasso’s work in the world. Following Picasso’s death in 1973, key works and archival material were donated by his heirs – ensuring the museum’s foundational holding came straight from the artist’s studio. With over 5,000 artworks — covering paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, notebooks, photographs, and personal correspondence—and tens of thousands of archival items, the museum offers a permanent display of a richly layered view of Picasso’s artistic evolution. 

Joanne Snrech, curator in charge of paintings at the Musée Picasso, will guide the audience through how the collection was carefully assembled — highlighting the pivotal choices, selection process, and the key masterpieces that constitute it. The presentation will explore the contemporary challenges and stakes of presenting Picasso’s œuvre today—how curators negotiate historical legacy, changing perceptions, and the role of the museum as a space for critical engagement.

The talk will be followed by a discussion with Janet McLean, Curator of Modern Art at the National Gallery of Ireland, and Curator of the Picasso: From the Studio exhibition, engaging audiences with Picasso’s creative environments and legacy.

The exhibition is organised by the National Gallery of Ireland in collaboration with the Musée national Picasso-Paris. 

Proudly supported by KPMG Ireland, Exhibition Partner.

The Gallery would like to thank the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport for their ongoing support.