Miró: Earth

A survey of Miró´s work in th period between 1918, the year of his first solo exhibition, and his death in 1983. The guiding concept was a recurring theme in his work: the earth. In contrast to other art historical interpretations which have emphasised the artist´s links with Surrealism, focused 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 acredited to it.