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“I think of my studio as a vegetable garden, where things follow their natural course. They grow, they ripen. You have to graft. You have to water.”

Quote by Joan Miro

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Spanish painter, considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Miro is known for his unique surrealistic style and use of color, blending abstract and figurative elements in his works, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. more

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