At the Musée des Cultures et du Paysage, sculptures and drawings by Joan Miró

Born in Barcelone in 1893, Joan Miró faced his father's opposition when he expressed his desire to become an artist. In 1907, he enrolled in evening classes at the Beaux-arts school of La Llotja, launching his career. His early work was influenced by Fauvism and Cubism. The exhibition presents 74 works by the artist Joan Miró created between 1956 and 1977. At the end of the 1950s, Joan Miró began a period of profound artistic transformation that lasted until the end of his life. This period marked the peak of his creative genius and gave rise to works of unparalleled expressive power. The Miró exhibition includes 23 sculptures, 21 drawings, 16 scale models of works, large-format paintings, ceramics, lithographs, and engravings. This exhibition highlights the incredible virtuosity of Miró, who boldly combines different techniques to create unique works. The drawings, lithographs, and models in the exhibition blend charcoal, gouache, ink, collage, and various mediums, while his bronze sculptures, assembled or cast, are sometimes adorned with bright colors. A constantly reflective mind, the artist integrated multiple sources such as poetry, Japanese art, American expressionism, and cave art, giving rise to a unique and striking style. By bringing these works together, the exhibition also reveals his figurative style on the edge of abstraction. Biomorphic shapes, bright colors, black lines, and recurring symbols create an instantly recognizable visual language.