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News How More Than Half the Art in This French Museum Was Forged

This small museum in southern France spent more than $190,000 on forged or fake art.

Follow Video Behind The Scenes Of Genius: Picasso. We take you behind the scenes of the Emmy-nominated series Genius but this time dive deep into the life of Pablo Picasso. How did award-winning directors bring his paintings to life?

News This Is Europe’s Unsung Cultural Capital—and Picasso’s Birthplace

Inspired by his genius, the Spanish port city Málaga transformed itself into a cultural hub.

Follow Video GENIUS: Raw What is he like, this Picasso? He set the art world on fire. This is the story of Pablo Picasso, the complex men behind the masterpiece.

News Where Did Picasso’s Genius Come From?

Pablo Picasso’s talent was fierce, dark, and revolutionary, but did it reach the level of true genius? It’s complicated, a new book says.

Follow Video Genius: Perception Art is the lie that tells the truth - Pablo Picasso. How did his work set the art world on fire? We get to know the compelx man behind the masterpieces.

News Technology Sheds Light on 6 Great Art Mysteries

Scientists are using advanced techniques to look at history's masterpieces.

Follow Video Genius: Perfect Painting The story behind the 20th century's most brilliant and controversial artists, Pablo Picasso (Antonio Banderas) and the muses who inspired him.

News Making Music Boosts Brain's Language Skills

Do you have trouble hearing people talk at cocktail parties? Try practising the piano before you leave the house.

Follow Video Genius Trailer The story behind the 20th century’s most brilliant and controversial artist, Pablo Picasso (Antonio Banderas), and the muses who inspired him.

News Your Aging Brain Will Be in Better Shape If You've Taken Music Lessons

Studies are showing that learning to play an instrument can bring significant improvements in your brain.

Follow Video Genius 2: Pablo Picasso Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Antonio Banderas will star as Pablo Picasso in GENIUS 2. A 10 episode anthology series which chronicles the life and work of the Spanish painter, one of the 20th century’s most influential and celebrated artists.

About the Show

National Geographic’s 10-part global event series GENIUS returns to explore the turbulent life of the 20th century’s most controversial artist, Pablo Picasso (Antonio Banderas). A child prodigy, Picasso was not satisfied imitating the masters. He set out to create his own style and in doing so changed art forever. GENIUS: PICASSO explores the muses, the art, and the complicated man behind the masterpieces.

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