A visitor looks at a group of photos focusing on the life of Picasso at the Riverside Museum in Beijing on Saturday, May 28, 2016. A total of 84 photos are exhibited at the art show, offering audiences an opportunity to learn more about Picasso. [Photo/CRIENGLISH.com]

An exhibition of masterpieces by Pablo Picasso is underway in Beijing. Called "Picasso Walks into China," it's the largest ever show of the Spanish painter's works ever held in China.

Around 1,000 people visited the Riverside Museum in Beijing on Saturday to have a close look at the masterpieces created by Picasso.

A visitor surname Yuan says he was surprised at the inclusiveness of the artworks displayed this time.

"The exhibition is very informative. You can find Picasso's painting, print works and even his ceramic artworks here. Many people thought Picasso was a painter. But in my view, he should be called an artist. He created many different categories of artworks."

These artworks displayed at this show come from 8 famous collectors from 5 countries.

More than 80 works by Picasso are on display.