Joan Miró: Sculptures Exhibition of Late Bronze Assemblages in Salzburg

Thaddaeus Ropac Salzburg presents an exhibition of Joan Miró’s late bronze works, showcasing his mastery of surrealist assemblage. The collection highlights how the artist transformed scavenged everyday objects into poetic, fantastical sculptural constellations.

This exhibition focuses on the striking evolution of Joan Miró’s sculptural work, particularly his later 'assemblage sculptures' created from found everyday objects. Conceived in his Sert atelier in Majorca, these works incorporate a variety of materials harvested on the island, ranging from twigs and pebbles to ceramic whistles. Drawing on the surrealist logic of oneiric automatism, Miró’s alchemical approach transmuted simple, humble elements into supreme works of art that reflect his lifelong spirit of experimentation and poetic shock. The presentation at Thaddaeus Ropac Salzburg captures the whimsy and Catalan humor characteristic of Miró’s mature practice. Highlights include the three-metre-tall bronze 'Femme et oiseau' (1982) installed in the gallery's outdoor courtyard, a precursor to his monumental 22-metre public sculpture in Barcelona. By harmonizing disparate elements—from plastic fragments to palm tree stumps—Miró conjured a childlike, spiritual energy in his sculptures, bridging the connection between earthly forms and celestial realms.

The exhibition is open to the public at Thaddaeus Ropac Salzburg. Visitors are encouraged to check the official gallery website for further details regarding opening hours and accessibility information during the exhibition period.