Miró - Loeb : Correspondance 1926-1936

This book sheds light on the exceptional relationship between Joan Miró (1893–1983) and Pierre Loeb (1897–1964), his friend and art dealer in Paris. Through a selection of previously unpublished letters, illustrated with works by Miró and facsimiles, it traces a decade of correspondence at the heart of the cultural effervescence of the interwar period, a time during which the career of a major figure in modern art was taking shape. The letters reveal the practical conditions surrounding the creation and dissemination of the work, the challenges of gallery work, and the Parisian art networks of the time. They shed light on the decisive role of the dealer in supporting the artist, whilst also illuminating the cultural, economic and political context in which these exchanges took place.

Alongside the correspondence, the contributions by Albert Loeb and Sonia Loeb provide further insight. Albert Loeb reflects on the rediscovery of the letters and the intersecting paths of the artist and his father, whilst Sonia Loeb offers a personal perspective on Miró’s passion and exacting standards, highlighting how political events shaped their collaboration.