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The Outdoor Art at the Juan Miro Foundation in Barcelona
When we were in Barcelona a month ago we happened upon the Juan Miro Foundation - which is more like an art museum – in the Parc de Montjuic area of Barcelona. It was a Monday so we thought the museum would have been closed -especially since every other museum in Spain seems to be closed on Mondays. But it wasn’t, the line was short and the price was right – 10 Euros.
Juan Miro was born in Barcelona in 1893. He was a painter, sculptor and ceramicist – and proud of his Catalan roots. His art is easily identifiable – at least to my eye – and is construed as surrealist containing elements of surprise.
Here are a selection of outdoor pieces – since you’re not allowed to take any photos inside.
Sculptural piece at the entrance to the museum
You can't miss this colourful female body
Miro is not afraid of colour
Miro's very distinctive style - it's all in the eyes - at least for me
This piece enjoys a Barcelona city view
Earlier in the day we had made a point of checking out Juan Miro Park, which just happened to be an easy walk from our hotel. The bright colourful sculpture acts as a local beacon. Around the statue you’ll find kids playing soccer and old men chatting.
Dona i Ocell (woman and bird) Statue in Juan Miro Park - a short walk from the Espanya Metro Station
For a good choice of hotels with discount prices, you might like to visit Hotel in Barcelona for more information.
Here is this week’s submission to Travel Photo Thursday at Budget Travelers Sandbox, a website where Nanci offers a chance every Thursday for fellow travelers to post their favourite photos. Have a look at her blog and check out what other travel bloggers and photographers are posting.
Leigh McAdam
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Love, love, love Miro! Love Barcelona, my kind of city. Thanks for showing us these beautiful images.
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Then I think you have studied him and appreciate him for other reasons. I admire his work but don’t love his work.
What a unique place. Wish they’d have let cameras inside, too !
Sometimes I think it’s better if they don’t – helps keep the flow going and keeps you in the moment instead of focusing just on the picture. I am however grateful that there was an outside area where it was legit.
I love Miro too. I have a coffee table book from Barcelona of his work. Great statues andI love the color!
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@Jade Love the fact that Miro was totally unafraid of colour. Some pieces I enjoyed but others I obviously didn’t understand enough to relate to.
This first one is so funny (^_^)
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@Muza-chan Even funnier when kids are pulling on the appendage.
Very interesting. To be honest, I didn’t even know he did sculptures too. Intriguing to see how similar they are to his paintings.
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@Micheal And he does ceramics – and that stuff I loved. Really my favourite of all his mediums.
Barcelona is so full of art and colour everywhere. Such interesting pieces these.
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@Sophie We had two full days in Barcelona and could have used a third – plus another two to do some day trips just a little further afield.
Great photos of these pieces. I can’t say that I’m a big fan of Miro, but I’m always intrigued by his work. So true about the element of surprise in his style.
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@Cathy I can appreciate Miro as an artist but I’m not running off to buy a piece – even if I could afford it.
Fantastic shots Leigh. I love his use of color. I do like the female body!
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I love this! Next time I’m in Barcelona, this museum will be at the top of my list.
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The second one was the biggest surprise for me as I scrollled down! Well shown.
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Thank you Andrew.
pretty!