Joan Miro Foundation

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“After an illustrious career in Le Corbusier's Paris studio and then as Harvard's dean of architecture, Josep Lluís Sert designed the Joan Miró museum in memory of his lifelong friend.”

– Concierge

Fodor's Fodor's
"The Miró Foundation, a gift from the artist Joan Miró to his native city, is one of Barcelona's most exciting showcases of contemporary art." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Born in Mallorca in 1893, Joan Miró was one of Spain's greatest artists and, along with Tàpies, the undisputed master of contemporary Catalan art." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Joan Miró, the city’s best-known 20th-century artistic progeny, bequeathed this art foundation to his hometown in 1971." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With its high ceilings, arches, and airy passages, this innovative building houses the world's largest collection of Miró's work plus British art, from 1945 to 1968-that is, postwar to Pop." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Joan Miró Foundation contains over 10,000 works by the artist, who is one of the great names of the 20C avant-garde movement." Full review
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