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Blue I, II, III' by 
Joan Miró: 
Paintings of Space and Dreams 
Joan Miró, the Spanish surrealist artist, created the trilogy 'Blue I, II, III' in 1961, delving into the depths of the subconscious and the boundlessness of space. These works, currently displayed at the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris,-

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are renowned not only for their visual appeal but also for their emotional and philosophical depth.
Miró employed the technique of 'psychic automatism' in these works to transcend the limitations of traditional painting and explore the free flow of thoughts and images. Inspired by the psychological theories

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of Freud and Jung, this approach allowed Miró to express his feelings and ideas more genuinely. The expansive blue backgrounds, symbolic of the sky and the sea, create a dreamlike and tranquil space that invites the viewer to reflect and explore the depths of their own mind.
These works also reflect the cultural -

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influences and Catalan identity of Miró. The use of Mediterranean colors and forms, along with elements of Catalan culture, form part of his visual language. These paintings are recognized not only as examples of modern art aesthetics but also as works deeply intertwined with the artist's philosophical,

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psychological, and cultural perspectives.
Miró has spoken about the importance of the sky and infinite spaces as sources of inspiration. He said, 'The view of the sky amazes me. I am amazed when I see the crescent moon or the sun in the boundless sky. In my paintings, small shapes are placed in large empty spaces.

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Empty spaces, empty horizons, empty plains—everything that is empty always profoundly affects me.
The 'Blue I, II, III' series by Joan Miró was created with the intention of provoking the viewer to explore their depths and personal experiences, which is why they are recognized assome of the most important works

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 in the history of modern art.
These paintings celebrate the art form and use it as a tool to explore and express both the internal and external worlds. In this way, Miró has helped transform painting into a means for deeper exploration of human life. Each painting is designed to stimulate thought and offer a-

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unique experience for every viewer, allowing each person to discover a sea of meanings and emotions from their perspective, showcasing the unique qualities of these works.

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I had the chance to see a collection of modern artworks from 1878 to the present, culminating with a series of CryptoPunks and some prominent NFT works at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. This article is part of my curiosity about these three works.