Joan Miró's Protest Art Explored in Major Toulouse Exhibition
The exhibition "Joan Miró. Protestation" will be on display at the Abattoirs de Toulouse (Musée Frac Occitanie) from October 3, 2026, to March 7, 2027. Showcasing nearly 200 pieces by Joan Miró (1893-1983), this event emphasizes the theme of resistance in his artwork, reflecting his political involvement during times of conflict and his opposition to Francoism. It opens with a 1926 demonstration where Louis Aragon and André Breton handed out a manifesto titled "Protestation" at the Théâtre Sarah Bernhardt in Paris. The exhibition also features Miró's collaborations, such as the 1969 film "Miró l'altre" with Pere Portabella and rarely exhibited works like "Peinture" (1927) and "Ubu roi" (1966). The venue is located at 76 allées Charles de Fitte, 31300 Toulouse.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Joan Miró. Protestation' runs from October 3, 2026 to March 7, 2027 at the Abattoirs de Toulouse (Musée Frac Occitanie).
- Nearly 200 works by Joan Miró are assembled for the exhibition.
- The exhibition reveals Miró's conception of resistance as foundational to his artistic process.
- The starting point is the 1926 protest tract 'Protestation' by Louis Aragon and André Breton against Miró and Max Ernst's involvement with the Ballets russes.
- The ballet 'Roméo et Juliette' premiered on May 18, 1926 at the Théâtre Sarah Bernhardt in Paris.
- Miró collaborated with filmmaker Pere Portabella on the film 'Miró l'altre' (1969).
- Miró worked with the Catalan theater troupe La Claca, creating characters for 'Mori el Merma'.
- The exhibition includes works rarely shown in France, such as 'Peinture' (1927) and 'Ubu roi' (1966).
Entities
Artists
- Joan Miró
- Max Ernst
- André Masson
- Max Jacob
- Roland Tual
- André Breton
- Louis Aragon
- Pere Portabella
- Gabriel Serra
- Alfred Jarry
- Pablo Gargallo
- Serge de Diaghilev
Institutions
- Abattoirs de Toulouse
- Musée Frac Occitanie
- Ballets russes
- Théâtre Sarah Bernhardt
- Collegi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya
- La Claca
- Musée Tamayo d'Art Contemporain
- Musée d'Art Contemporain de Palma
- Connaissance des Arts
Locations
- Toulouse
- France
- Paris
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Mexico
- Palma de Majorque
- Îles Baléares