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Joan Miró is an important painter, sculptor and ceramist. You can love or hate his work but he has done lots of them around the world, as the mural "Night and day" for the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The sculputure "Woman and bird" was made in 1982 and it's located in the Joan Miró park, next to the Spain square (Plaça d'Espanya) and Las Arenas de Barcelona. The Miró foundation is in Montjuic but we didn't visit it.
Joan Miró es un importante pintor, escultor y ceramista. Su obra puedes amarla u odiarla pero ha realizado muchísimas cosas por todo el mundo, como el mural "Noche y día" para la sede de la UNESCO en París. La escultura "Mujer y pájaro" la hizo en 1982 y se encuentra en el parque Joan Miró, junto a la Plaza de Espańa y Las Arenas de Barcelona. La Fundación Miró está en Montjuic pero no la visitamos. Leave a Comment Phone: (34) 934.439.470Directions: Next to Spain square and Las Arenas de Barcelona Junto a la Plaza de Espańa y Las Arenas de BarcelonaWebsite: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
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The Ramblas is a long pedestrianised street that is full of people selling things (see separate tip on this).
At one point (almost in the middle), if you are paying attention, there is a Miro mosaic on the floor. It is extremely easy to walk over without even seeing it. In case you can't find it, it is at the Placa de la Boqueria. A good thing to look out for is the dragon/umbrella shop (see separate tip) as this is very close to it. (If you enlarge the photo you will see the dragon/umbrella shop in the background).
The Mosaic is classic Miro, lots of simple shapes in very bright colours. He has the knack of making beautiful designs. Although he is a modern artist, I really like his work, normally I'm not that arty a person. Leave a Comment
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I really enjoyed the time that I spent at the Fundacio Joan Miro, mainly because there was an EXCELLENT temporary exhibit on Women in Modernism. There were amazing video installations, paintings, sculptures and informative text and audio, all talking about the influence of women in modernism. In Summer 2006, the Fundacio will host exhibits by Carlos Santos and Douglas Gordon. I was less enthused about the Joan Miro collection itself, but it is a matter of personal preference. That being said, his tapestries CANNOT BE MISSED- they are AMAZING! They reach sizes of more than seven by five meters, and hang beautifully in the building (which was designed by Josep Lluis Sert in the 1970s).
Make sure to bring your drivers license or passport so that you can sign out the audio tour, they are really strict on acceptable forms of ID. You can reach the Fundacio by foot (it's a fair hike up Montjuic, but beautiful in cool weather), by Barcelona Tourist Bus, by Bus #50 from Placa Catalunya or by the Funicular from Metro Paral·lel. Adult admission is EUR 7.50 and the reduced rate is EUR 5. Leave a Comment
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It was created by Joan Miro in 1971 dedicated to the study and show the conteporary art. Lot os paintings and art by Joan Miro. Leave a Comment Phone: (34) 934.439.470Directions: Parc de Montjuic . Bus 50 (stops in the Pla?a Universitat). Also Funicular de MontjuicWebsite: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
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Since I had to do a big project about Miro in my Spanish class at college some years ago I always wanted to see this museum, and I was not disappointed.
They always show some contemporary artists as well but the Miro section is impressive, with great paintings and sculptures. There is an outdoor area with his works as well.
Miro was born in Barcelona but he lived in Tarragona and in Mallorca most of his life. Throughout the city you find his works in parks, at the airport (which I did not see) and there is even a mosaic on the Ramblas. It goes well with all the Gaudi stuff.
From the museum you also get a great view over Barcelona.
The entrance fee is high, 7.20 Euro, but you get a free audio guide with it.
Nice restaurant and shop of course. Leave a Comment Phone: (34) 934.439.470Directions: Parc de Montjuic s/n Bus 50 (stops in the Pla?a Universitat). Also Funicular de Montju?cs/nWebsite: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
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Along Avinguda de Miramar (within Montjuďc) one finds the Fundació Joan Miró. Its architectural design alone is enough to please the visitor but inside is one of the largest collections in the world of Miró's work. It includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, and tapestries (yes he was certainly a jack of all trades) as well as his complete graphic work. Something about the Mediterranean luminosity floods the striking building and shows Miró's work in its best light. Leave a Comment Phone: (34) 934.439.470Directions: Parc de Montjuďc s/n Bus 50 (stops in the Plaça Universitat). Also Funicular de Montjuďcs/nWebsite: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
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Covering four blocks above Plaça d'Espanya where Carrer de Diputació and Carrer d'Aragó meet Carrer de Tarragona, one finds the Parc Joan Miró. It is also known as the Parc de l'Escorxador because it was the location of the municipal slaughterhouse until 1979. It is a great area for kids to run wild or for adults to sit and soak some sun.
The Parc Joan Miró is home to one of Joan Miró's works of art. It is the 70 foot tall (about 22 meters) statue called Dona i Ocell or "Woman and Bird". It is striking in its simple setting on a small island in the middle of a pool in the park. This was one of his last works. Leave a Comment Phone: (34) 934.439.470Directions: Where Carrer de Diputació and Carrer d'Aragó meet Carrer de Tarragona. Metro stops Tarragona or Espanya to visit.Website: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
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Miro museum
Miro’s drawings, paintings, statues and other creations, are shown to the public in this amazing museum. Leave a Comment Phone: (34) 934.439.470Directions: Parc de Montjuďc s/n Bus 50 (stops in the Plaça Universitat). Also Funicular de Montjuďcs/nWebsite: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
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Joan Miro is a Catalan painter/sculpture who died in 1983. He had a surreal style and loved to use vivid colours. His Foundation is in a building that is supposed to have architectural interest (I actually find it rather ugly and somewhat bland). However nobody visits to see the building!
I am not a particularly arty person, but I have been to this gallery twice. I love the bold bright colours, and his paiting has such wide appeal that I have even seen a whole series of them hanging up in Pizza Hut! He also has a big sculpture in the business district of Paris (my Paris page) which is replicated in the gallery here.
If you don't want to go up Montjuic Hill to see his foundation, you can see one of his mosaics along the Ramblas in Barcelona. Leave a Comment Phone: (34) 934.439.470Directions: Parc de Montjuďc s/n Bus 50 (stops in the Plaça Universitat). Also Funicular de Montjuďcs/nWebsite: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
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For a culture-vulture like me, the Fundació Joan Miró was an amazing and beuatiful experience.
Located in the middle of Montjuic Park, it is worth visiting as an excuse to walk through this green area. You could take the funicular railway which runs from the junction of Passeig de L’Exposició and Calle Nou de la Rambla. Then there is a pleasant walk north through the park. Or take the railway down on your way back to the city. The views of Barcelona from Montjuic are splendid!
Fundació Joan Miró is also a beautiful building. It takes you on an interesting route, past courtyards, down stairs, up ramps, past large windows and small viewing holes. The roof is made from unusual concrete light-scoops, which are great for an art gallery. You can go out onto a sculpture area on the roof.
The galleries contain permanent exhibitions of Miró's tapestries and sculpture. There are also world-class visiting exhibitions. When I visited there was a great exhibition of Fernand Léger’s paintings.
See website for current opening times and prices. Leave a Comment Phone: (34) 934.439.470Directions: Parc de Montjuďc s/n Bus 50 (stops in the Plaça Universitat). Also Funicular de Montjuďcs/nWebsite: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
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