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Pablo Picasso Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain

Guernica

A powerful black and white painting depicting human suffering during the bombing of the Spanish city of Guernica.

Note about the author:
Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor, founder of cubism and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Period1937
Dimensions349 x 776 cm
MaterialsOil on canvas
TechniquesCubism, black and white
Guernica

Fragments of Chaos

Picasso’s Guernica captures the emotional intensity of conflict through fragmented forms and powerful symbolism.
In this challenge, reinterpret the spirit of Guernica using any medium you like — drawing, collage, digital art, sculpture, photography, or unconventional materials.

Your task is not to replicate the painting, but to express chaos, tension, or human emotion through broken shapes, dramatic contrasts, and symbolic elements. Think about how forms and composition can communicate powerful feelings.

Let your creativity explore what Guernica represents in today’s world.

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    Challenge period

    From 01 December 2026 to 31 December 2026

  • Prize.1

    To be defined

  • Prize.2

    To be defined

  • Prize.3

    To be defined

After the challenge ends, we’ll notify winners via email and publish them here.

We’re getting everything ready. Read the brief, sketch your idea, and come back when submissions open.

Submissions open on
December 1, 2026