Musee National Pablo Picasso, la Guerre Et la Paix

The Sanctuary of Vallauris Housed in the Romanesque chapel of a former priory in the heart of Vallauris, the Pablo Picasso National Museum, War and Peace, contains one of the Spanish master's most monumental and politically engaged works. It was here, in the pottery town where he lived for many years, that Picasso conceived his immense mural composition of over 100 square meters in 1952. Hugging the vault of the building, the painted wooden panels create a total immersion: on one side, the horrors and chaos of War; on the other, the serenity and simple joys of Peace. This testamentary work, a true cry for humanism, transforms the chapel into a secular temple of rare emotional power. The museum is not limited to this masterful fresco; it is the anchor point of the artist's "ceramic" period. Visiting this place reveals Picasso's deep connection to local craftsmanship and his desire to create art accessible to all, rooted in everyday life. The chapel, with its stark simplicity and medieval architecture, enhances the modernity of Picasso's brushstrokes, offering a striking contrast that inspires contemplation. It is a major cultural destination on the French Riviera, offering a chance to grasp the political and universal dimension of Malaga's genius, far removed from conventional art galleries.