About the Author

Assuming “Pablo” refers to Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), he was a Spanish born artist from Málaga whose restless imagination helped redefine modern art. A co-founder of Cubism, Picasso produced thousands of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and prints, with landmark works such as Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and the anti war masterpiece Guernica. He is most remembered for his radical reinvention of form and perspective, as well as his belief that creativity should never stop evolving. Having lived through two world wars, exile from Spain, and decades of artistic change, Picasso’s life offers fitting context for a reflection on mortality, gratitude, and making the most of one’s brief time here.