The Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona has launched Joan Miró: Circles, a new presentation of its collection that reimagines how visitors experience the work of Joan Miró. 

Rather than presenting the artist's work in chronological order, the exhibition focuses on Miró's creative processes. Inspired by the circular forms that frequently appear in his work, the display invites visitors to explore concepts such as balance, transformation, space and movement. The exhibition will be available from 13 March 2026 to 12 March 2028.

A Living Exhibition in Constant Transformation 

Joan Miró: Circles has been conceived as an evolving project that will transform over the next two years. The exhibition will be updated every six months with new works and perspectives, creating a dynamic museum experience that encourages repeat visits. 

The opening display includes six works on loan from the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, alongside works by Alexander Calder from the foundation's collection, highlighting the artistic dialogue between the two artists and their shared connection with architect Josep Lluís Sert. 

Architecture and Art: A Single Experience 

Architecture plays a central role in the exhibition. The museum building, designed by Sert, was conceived as a dynamic structure where natural light, patios and terraces interact with the artworks and shape the visitor experience. 

This approach reflects Miró's vision of the foundation as a public cultural centre, where art, architecture and the surrounding landscape form part of a single experience. 

The Return of the Cypress Garden 

A key feature of the new presentation is the reopening of the historic Cypress Garden, located within the Laribal Gardens on Montjuïc. The space reconnects the exhibition with the outdoors and reinforces the dialogue between art and nature. 

The garden features the bronze sculpture Woman (1970), which reflects Miró's belief that sculptures should be displayed in open spaces, in dialogue with the surrounding natural environment. 

Research and Public Programme 

The exhibition also highlights archival materials compiled by Miró in the 1950s that connect cosmic imagery with circular forms found across cultures and history. These materials are presented alongside scientific documents developed in collaboration with institutions such as the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona and the Fabra Observatory. 

A public programme complements the exhibition with mediation spaces, performances and guided activities designed to encourage new ways of experiencing the museum. 

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