Her Majesty the Queen (Miró) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Her Majesty the Queen |
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| Artist | Joan Miró |
| Year | 1974 |
| Location | Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona |
Her Majesty the Queen is a unique sculpture made by the famous artist Joan Miró in 1974. It's part of the permanent collection at the Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona, Spain. This artwork is special because it's an "object-sculpture," meaning it's made from everyday items put together in an artistic way.
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Miró's Sculptures: A Royal Trio
Her Majesty the Queen is one of three sculptures Miró created in 1974. The other two are His Highness the Prince and His Majesty the King. These artworks were made during a time when Miró was very well-known around the world.
In 1974, a huge art show of his work was held in Paris, France. It was shown at both the Grand Palais and the Museé d'Art Moderne. Three of his new works were shown there for the very first time.
Before this, Miró's art had been displayed in other major cities. The "Magnetic Fields" exhibition was held in New York City at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. His "Miró Bronzes" show was in London at the Hayward Gallery.
Art in Challenging Times
While Miró was getting lots of international praise, Spain was going through a tough period. It was the final years of a dictatorship, a type of government where one person or a small group holds all the power.
During this time, Miró created a painting called The hope of a condemned Man. This painting showed his concern about the difficult political situation.
Miró had a history of making art that questioned authority. He created works about a fictional character called Ubu Roi in 1941 and 1966. These artworks often made fun of powerful, boastful people. It's interesting that he used simple, humble materials for these sculptures, which made them even more impactful.
After the dictatorship ended, Miró spoke about the important role artists play in society. In 1979, when he received an Honorary degree from the University of Barcelona, he said:
I understand that an artist is someone who, among the silence of others, uses his voice to say something, and it is required that this thing is not something useless but useful to service people.
— Joan Miró , October 2, 1979
This quote shows that Miró believed artists should use their talents to help people and speak up about important issues.
Learning More: The 2011 Exhibition
In October 2011, an exhibition called L'escala de l'evasió opened. This show made it easy for visitors to learn more about Miró's art.
They used special QRpedia codes. You could scan these codes with your phone to get information about the artworks from Wikipedia. This information was available in Catalan, English, and many other languages.
See also
In Spanish: Su Majestad la reina para niños
