"Smoker Head" by Joan Miró
"Smoker Head," a striking example of Joan Miró's unique surrealistic style, utilizes bold color and abstract form to depict a whimsical, dream-like visage.
About The Artwork
Joan Miró's "Smoker Head," painted in 1925, represents the artist's foray into the subconscious, translating dreams into visual art. This work is a fusion of abstract shapes and a limited palette that suggests a figure engrossed in the act of smoking, with smoke possibly represented by the swirling lines. The piece symbolizes Miró's exploration of personal themes and his rejection of conventional painting techniques, leaning towards a more symbolic and abstract representation.
About the Artist
Joan Miró (1893 – 1983) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist born in Barcelona. Earning international acclaim, his work has been interpreted as Surrealism, a sandbox for the subconscious mind, a re-creation of the childlike, and a manifestation of Catalan pride. In numerous interviews dating from the 1930s onwards, Miró expressed contempt for conventional painting methods as a way of supporting bourgeois society, and famously declared an "assassination of painting" in favour of upsetting the visual elements of established painting
A museum dedicated to his work, the Fundació Joan Miró, was established in his native city of Barcelona in 1975, and another, the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, was established in his adoptive city of Palma de Mallorca in 1981.
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If your budget allows, the gallery-style framed print (behind glass) is the most sophisticated option. Explore all three framing options by watching this short video.
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"Smoker Head" by Joan Miró
"Smoker Head," a striking example of Joan Miró's unique surrealistic style, utilizes bold color and abstract form to depict a whimsical, dream-like visage.
About The Artwork
Joan Miró's "Smoker Head," painted in 1925, represents the artist's foray into the subconscious, translating dreams into visual art. This work is a fusion of abstract shapes and a limited palette that suggests a figure engrossed in the act of smoking, with smoke possibly represented by the swirling lines. The piece symbolizes Miró's exploration of personal themes and his rejection of conventional painting techniques, leaning towards a more symbolic and abstract representation.
About the Artist
Joan Miró (1893 – 1983) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist born in Barcelona. Earning international acclaim, his work has been interpreted as Surrealism, a sandbox for the subconscious mind, a re-creation of the childlike, and a manifestation of Catalan pride. In numerous interviews dating from the 1930s onwards, Miró expressed contempt for conventional painting methods as a way of supporting bourgeois society, and famously declared an "assassination of painting" in favour of upsetting the visual elements of established painting
A museum dedicated to his work, the Fundació Joan Miró, was established in his native city of Barcelona in 1975, and another, the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, was established in his adoptive city of Palma de Mallorca in 1981.
Shop More Abstract Art
Explore our Abstract Art Collection here featuring masters like Kandinsky, Miró and Klee, as well as modern-day artists like Dan Hobday.
Choose The Framing Option That’s Right For You
Our ready-to-hang mounted canvas offers unbeatable value and is widely regarded as the top product of its type on the market. Learn more about the quality of the Pixalot mounted canvas by watching this short video. You can further enhance the canvas with a modern floating frame, available in black, white, or natural wood, to match your existing decor.
If your budget allows, the gallery-style framed print (behind glass) is the most sophisticated option. Explore all three framing options by watching this short video.
Why Shop With Pixalot
For years, Pixalot has been a trusted provider of high-quality wall art in South Africa. Customers value our uncompromising commitment to quality, expert customer service, and the ease of receiving meticulously crafted artwork delivered right to their doors, ready to hang. With Pixalot, you aren't just buying wall art; you're investing in a piece that enhances your living environment.
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