The exhibition is guided by a reflection on how Pablo Picasso engaged with the formal and symbolic aspects of ancient Cypriot art. This was not a simple case of formal appropriation, but rather a profound fascination with the hybridisation of styles and the creativity of this ancient art, characterised by the fusion of human and animal figures, as well as by a singular playful and expressive quality.The exhibition will feature a selection of works from museums and collections across Europe, including a significant group from the holdings of the Museu Picasso de Barcelona and the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus.