June 15th, 2009
Mallorca: Home to Famous Artists
Joan Miro i Ferra was a prominent Spanish painter who is often credited with establishing the art genre of surrealism. He was born in Barcelona in 1893 though he lived much of his life on the island of Mallorca. He also spent a good portion of his artistic developmental years in Paris where he met close friends and collaborators. Tourists visiting the capital city of Palma can visit the Fundacio Pilar i Joan Miro a Mallorca which is housed in four studios, which Miro had donated for that reason. Information on this artists, and perhaps copies of some of his works can be found in the luxurious 5 star Mallorca hotels.
It is interesting to note that Miro had created a tapestry for the World Trade Center in New York City and was on display there for many years. It is one of the most expensive pieces of art to have been lost in the when they were destroyed in 2001. In addition, his only glass mosaic mural is also located in the United States. It is one of Miro’s largest two-dimensional projects and he created it specifically for Wichita State University’s Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art.
Miro’s contribution to the establishment of surrealism was a result of his disapproval of traditional painting styles. Some of the important aspects of surrealist paintings include an element of surprise or the unexpected. Miro intended to give a new perspective to objects, which in turn should affect social perspectives. He was married in Palma in October of 1929. Miro and his wife Pilar Juncosa had a daughter in July of 1931. Their home on the Island of Mallorca became his fulltime residence after a fall he experienced in his studio 1978. The fall left him unable to travel and he spent the remainder of his working days in his studio there.
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