discover the story behind pablo picasso's dove of peace

Created in 1949, Pablo Picasso’s Dove of Peace was made for the World Peace Congress in Paris. It quickly became one of the most recognised symbols of peace and hope after World War II.

Picasso used the dove as a universal image of reconciliation and humanity during a time of rebuilding and reflection in Europe. The work exists in several printed versions and is held in museum collections around the world, often featured in exhibitions about Picasso’s political and artistic legacy.

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