Biography Joan Miró - artist

Biography Joan Miró


Joan Miró i Ferrà was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist who was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1893. He is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century, and is regarded as a pioneer of Surrealism and abstract art. Miró is known for his colorful and whimsical paintings, which often feature dream-like imagery and organic forms.

He also produced a significant body of sculpture, including large public works, as well as a number of ceramics. Miró's work has had a major influence on modern art, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and art lovers around the world. He died in Barcelona in 1983.

Joan Miró is known for many famous paintings, but one of his most well-known works is "The Tilled Field" (1924). This painting is considered one of Miró's earliest masterpieces and is widely regarded as one of the most important works of Surrealism.

The painting features a series of abstract shapes and symbols set against a vivid, bright background, and is known for its bold use of color and imaginative composition. "The Tilled Field" remains one of Miró's most iconic works and is widely reproduced and widely recognized by audiences around the world.

You can see Joan Miró's works in several museums and galleries in Barcelona, including:

Miró Foundation: This museum, which was established by the artist himself, is dedicated to the life and work of Joan Miró. The Foundation is home to an extensive collection of Miró's paintings, sculptures, and other works, as well as a research center, library, and archives.

MNAC Art Museum: This museum is located in the Palau Nacional on Montjuïc hill and holds one of the largest collections of Catalan art in the world, including several works by Miró.

Picasso Museum: Although this museum is dedicated to Pablo Picasso, it also houses a significant number of works by other artists, including Joan Miró.

These museums and galleries provide a great opportunity to view and learn about Joan Miró's works and the development of his artistic style.

Outdoor works by Miro. 


Joan Miró is known for several famous outdoor works in Barcelona. These are now popular tourist attractions in Barcelona, providing an opportunity to appreciate the artist's innovative and imaginative vision in a unique outdoor setting.

Joan Miró expressed his intention in 1968 to donate four major works dedicated to his birth city Barcelona to welcome people arriving in the Catalan capital by land, sea or air..

The four works are the foundation Joan Miro, the sculpture Dona i Ocell (Woman and Bird) in Parc de Joan Miró, the mosaic in the Pla de l'Os on La Rambla street, and the 9 by 5 metre airport mural of ceramic in bright colours on the façade of Terminal 2 to welcome visitors to Barcelona.


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