Tate Modern will present the first major exhibition of Joan Miró (1893-1983) to be held in London for almost 50 years. Opening on 14 April 2011, Joan Miró: The Ladder of Escape will bring together over 150 paintings, works on paper and sculptures by one of the twentieth century's greatest artists.

This exhibition, co-organised with the Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona, will draw on collections from around the world to represent the astonishing breadth of Miró's output. It will also explore the wider context of his work, highlighting his political engagement and examining the influence of his Catalan identity, the Spanish Civil War and the rise and fall of Franco's regime.

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Image credit: Burnt Canvas, Joan Miró 1973