The Fundació Joan Miró guide presents a contemporary portrait of the museum while remaining deeply connected to its origins. The opening pages create a dialogue between past and present by juxtaposing historic black-and-white photographs by Francesc Català-Roca with contemporary images of the same spaces. The result is a portrait of a living institution, faithful to the innovative vision on which it was founded and which continues to shape its identity today.
The publication also places special emphasis on Joan Miró's role in the creation of the Foundation, an exceptional feature that sets it apart from other museums dedicated to artists. A number of photographs show Miró working inside the building, involved in the installation of artworks and in the development of projects that helped shape the museum. At the same time, the guide highlights the value of Josep Lluís Sert's building through a sequence of images that includes views of its naturally lit spaces, original plans, correspondence between Sert and Miró, and documentation of the installation processes of key works.
The selection of artworks is accompanied by texts written specifically for this edition, offering an up-to-date reading of the collection. Reproductions alternate details of the works with images that place them within the architectural settings for which they were conceived, such as the Triptychs, Sobreteixim dels 8 paraigües (Overwoven Fabric of the Eight Umbrellas), and the Fundació Tapestry. The guide concludes with a chronological biography that traces Miró's life and artistic career, showing him at work at different moments in his life and offering a comprehensive view of his creative evolution.
