Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, celebrated as a leading figure in 20th-century Modernism. Born in Barcelona, Miró developed a distinctive style that combined abstraction with Surrealist influences, marked by bold colors, organic forms, and playful imagery. Rejecting conventional artistic norms, he embraced experimentation, often incorporating chance and spontaneity into his creative process.

Printmaking became a vital part of Miró's oeuvre, allowing him to explore new textures, techniques, and forms of expression. He created lithographs, etchings, and aquatints, frequently pushing the boundaries of the medium. His collaboration with Galerie Maeght in Paris, beginning in the 1940s, was particularly significant. The gallery exhibited his work and published many prints, fostering his global reputation.

Among his most seminal works are the “Constellations” series and the mural “The Wall of the Moon” at UNESCO, which exemplify his whimsical yet profound vision. Today, Miró’s masterpieces can be viewed in institutions like the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.