Event Item: 00103

Miró: Earth

Exhibition: 17th Jun 2008 to 14th Sep 2008

Source: http://www.museothyssen.org

This exhibition presents a survey of Miró's work in the period between 1918, the year of his first solo exhibition, and his death in 1983.

The guiding concept is a recurring theme in his work: the earth. In contrast to other art historical interpretations which have emphasised the artist's links with Surrealism, the present exhibition will focus on his fidelity to rural and pagan life, his fascination with excess, fecundity - including sexuality - and death. Seen from this viewpoint, Miró's work in the second half of his life acquires greater importance than is usually accredited to it.

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Palacio de Villahermosa, Paseo del Prado 8, 28014 Madrid, España