7 May 2011
Miró - The summer block-buster from Tate Modern! A vibrant and astonishing collection of joyous works from the other great Spanish Surrealist!
Joan Miró's works come to London in the first major retrospective here for nearly 50 years. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy more than 150 paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints from Miro's amazing career. The exhibition includes many key works and also throws up a few surprises!
The high lite for me came in room 13 with the burnt canvases series. 1973 (shown above) is just one of which is displayed hanging in the middle of the gallery. The wooden backing of each canvas is exposed through the dramatic holes that have been burnt and turn. Brutal, beautiful and baffling.
Miro is a hero of mine and this show is a must see for any fan!
Painting 192710 out of 10
