Joan Miro Foundation
10 expert reviews
“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
"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
"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
Top choice
"Joan Miró, the city’s best-known 20th-century artistic progeny, bequeathed this art foundation to his hometown in 1971." Full review
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
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
Departures
"This foundation and modern art museum, located on Montjuïc hill, was created by Miró himself to encourage young artists to get involved in contemporary art." Full review
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On the Grid
"The monographic museum of Joan Miró, complete with paintings, textiles and sculpture created by the artist, is a must visit for lovers of contemporary and abstract art." Full review
Time Out
"Approachable, light and airy, these white walls and arches house a collection of more than 225 paintings, 150 sculptures and all of Miró's graphic work, plus some 5,000 drawings." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Joan Miró Foundation The Barcelona-born artist Joan Miró (1893–1983) enlisted architect and friend Josep Lluís Sert to design this modern, light-filled museum devoted to his works." Full review