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By Mink Janis
Janis Mink, 2016
Joan Miró (1893-1983) stands as a pivotal Spanish painter of the 20th century. His early works, influenced by Fauvism and Cubism, drew inspiration from the Catalan landscape. During his travels, Miró connected with the era's avant-garde, befriending figures like Picasso and Tristan Tzara. From the mid-1920s, he moved towards abstract forms, developing his signature pictograms characterized by numerals, writing, and playful symbols. Post-war, his output expanded to include graphic works, ceramics, and sculptures, all while maintaining a symbolic, figurative style featuring recurring motifs like stars, moons, and rudimentary creatures.