A bold new fusion of art and design is coming to Roppongi next summer. “Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith: Adventure of Playful Spirits” will take over The National Art Center Tokyo from June 10 to September 21 2026.
The exhibition reimagines masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso Paris through the creative lens of British designer Paul Smith, who has crafted a playful and design driven layout inspired by Pablo Picasso’s works. The show builds on the acclaimed Paris exhibition Picasso Celebration: The Collection In a New Light! which marked the fiftieth anniversary of the artist’s death.
Visitors can expect around 80 pieces, including standout works such as Portrait of a Man and Paulo as Harlequin, presented in a relaxed chronological flow that brings fresh energy to Picasso’s legacy.
Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith: Adventure of Playful Spirits
Venue: The National Art Center Tokyo, Special Exhibition Gallery 2E (7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Exhibition Dates: June 10 2026 to September 21 2026
Closed: Tuesdays (open on August 11 which is a national holiday, closed on August 12)
Hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Open until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
General Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Organizers: The National Art Center Tokyo, Musée National Picasso Paris, Nikkei Inc.
