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Joan Miro

SpanishSpanish
, b. 1893

Joan Miró Ferra, born on April 20, 1893, in Barcelona, embarked on an extraordinary artistic journey that spanned the 20th century. Initially drawn to business, he pursued art alongside his studies, attending La Lonja’s Escuela Superior de Artes Industriales y Bellas Artes. However, a pivotal moment came when a nervous breakdown prompted him to refocus his path back to art, studying under Francesc Galí’s Escola d’Art. In 1918, he held his inaugural solo exhibition in Barcelona, encouraged by the supportive dealer José Dalmau. Miró's artistic voyage led him to Paris in 1920, where he encountered the luminaries of the art world, including Pablo Picasso. Immersed in the vibrant artistic community, he became involved with Dada activities and later aligned himself with the Surrealist movement in 1924. Miró's creative exploration extended across various mediums, including lithography, etchings, ceramics, and sculpture, earning him international acclaim. Notable accolades include the Grand Prize for Graphic Work at the Venice Biennale in 1954. Throughout the 1960s, Miró intensified his focus on sculpture, marking a significant phase in his artistic evolution. His work continued to captivate audiences through major retrospectives celebrated at esteemed institutions like the Musée National d’Art Moderne in Paris. Even after his passing on December 25, 1983, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Miró's artistic legacy endured, inspiring generations with his boundless creativity and profound impact on the world of art. His influence transcended his lifetime, shaping the trajectory of modern art and leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape.