Musée D'Art Moderne De La Ville De Paris, Paris, 1966

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Printer: Mourlot (1 of 800 Editions)

Dimensions: 68 x 50 cm 

Condition: Very good 

Frame: Oak and Charcoal

Description: 

Colour lithographic poster created for the 22nd Salon de Mai exhibition at the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Paris.

Founded in 1943 during the German occupation, the Salon de Mai brought together artists in opposition to Nazi ideology and its suppression of modern art, establishing itself as a key platform for artistic resistance in post-war France.

Artist: Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist known for his pioneering role in the development of surrealism. Born in Barcelona, he studied at the city’s School of Industrial and Fine Arts before moving to Paris in 1920, where he immersed himself in the avant-garde circles. Early influences included Fauvism and Cubism, but Miró soon developed a distinct visual language marked by bold colours, organic forms, and symbolic motifs. His work often drew on Catalan folk art, dreams, and the subconscious. Though associated with the Surrealists, he maintained a unique, independent style. Themes in his work ranged from poetry and playfulness to political resistance and cosmic introspection. From the 1920s onwards, Miró exhibited widely across Europe and the Americas, gaining international acclaim for his innovative and imaginative contributions to modern art.