Woman

1972–1974

Major retrospectives: New York, London, Paris

Retrospectives of Miró were held in New York and London (1972), Saint-Paul-de-Vence (1973) and Paris (1974) — a sign of the international acclaim that had grown steadily over half a century.

1974

“Les pénalités de l'enfer”: a book from Desnos's manuscript

At the urging of Desnos's widow Miró illustrated the poet's manuscript — his first work with prose: 25 lithographs. It is one of more than 250 illustrated books by the artist, known as livres d'artiste.

1975

The Fundació Joan Miró is founded in Barcelona

The Fundació Joan Miró, a museum devoted to his work, was founded in his native Barcelona.

24 de junho de 1977 – 2 de outubro de 1977

Exhibition: Documenta 6

1978

The first full exhibition in Spain

Political change in Spain made possible the first full exhibition of his painting and graphic work, at the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid.

1978 · Prémio

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic