Joan Miró (1893 in Barcelona – 1983 in Palma de Mallorca)
was a Catalan painter, graphic artist, sculptor and ceramist. He is considered one of the most important artists of classical modernism. His early works were influenced by Fauvism and Cubism before he developed his own distinctive visual language – characterised by symbolic forms, vivid colours and a mixture of fantasy and abstraction.
Miró's style cannot be assigned to any particular movement, but shows close connections to Surrealism. Many of his works appear playful and poetic, yet at the same time profound and critical. He worked with a wide variety of techniques and materials and was also present in public spaces with murals and sculptures.
Joan Miró influenced generations of artists worldwide. His work is now exhibited in museums around the world, particularly in the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, which is dedicated to him.
