Affiche pour l’Exposition Peintres sur Papier, Dessins 1971

Joan Miró made this poster to advertise an exhibition of paintings and drawings using lithography, a printmaking process where the artist draws on a stone or metal plate with a greasy substance, and then uses ink to transfer the image to paper. Miró plays with the fluidity inherent in lithography, using bold, graphic shapes and colors to create a whimsical composition. The velvety blacks, achieved through the careful application of lithographic ink, contrast with the bright yellows, blues and greens, creating a dynamic visual experience. The splatters in the background, a direct result of the printing process, add a sense of spontaneity and energy to the image. Lithography allowed Miró to produce multiple copies of his artwork, making it accessible to a wider audience. This democratization of art challenges the traditional notion of the artist as a solitary genius creating unique, precious objects. By embracing the possibilities of printmaking, Miró blurred the lines between fine art and commercial design, elevating the poster to an art form in its own right.