A Circus Family: Picasso to Léger February 22, 2009

This high-flying exhibition shows daring feats, exotic acts, and colorful circus characters through the eyes of some of the greatest artists of the 20th century. More than 80 paintings, prints, drawings, and books by Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Fernand Léger, and other European artists reveal their fascination with the extravagant spectacle of the circus and the bohemian lives of the performers outside the ring. This special ticketed exhibition brings together major works from museums and private collections to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the circus during its heyday as a form of popular entertainment.

CIRCUS FAMILY ACTIVITY SPACE
Discover how Picasso created some of his famous circus prints, one color at a time, using a hands-on puzzle book. Dress up as your favorite circus performer and strike a pose. Design your own circus book featuring you as the star performer!

Official Website: http://www.artbma.org/exhibitions/special/circus.html