Barcelona has added two Joan Miró sculptures to the Palauet Albéniz, after Barcelona City Council and the Fundació Joan Miró signed a temporary loan agreement. Mayor Jaume Collboni, with Culture Councillor Xavier Marcé, met Fundació Joan Miró director Marko Daniel at the palace to mark the deal.
The works are Dona i ocell and Ballarina, both owned by the Fundació Joan Miró. The loan starts for one year and can be extended annually. For readers following Barcelona cultural news, see our news coverage.
Dona i ocell, a painted bronze sculpture from 1967 measuring 200 x 102 x 77 cm, is in the palace garden. It can be seen during the opening hours of the Joan Maragall gardens, which are Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10am to 3pm.
Ballarina, a bronze sculpture from 1981 measuring 103 x 60 x 28.5 cm, is inside the palace. It will be accessible on special open days, including those held for the La Mercè festivities. More information on the artist is available from the Fundació Joan Miró.
The Palauet Albéniz sits on Montjuïc, within the Joan Maragall gardens, between the Palau Nacional de Montjuïc, home to the MNAC, and the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. It was one of the buildings planned for Barcelona’s 1929 Universal Exposition and served as the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family during the event.
Today, the palace is used for receptions, social and cultural events, and official protocol acts. The City Council says the Miró works are expected to add cultural value to the site and help bring more visitors during public access times and special open days. The Joan Maragall gardens are managed by Barcelona City Council, with visitor details available through the city’s official channels.
