Expo 70 Poster Appraisal

Miro Poster for Expo '70 (Osaka World's Fair)

This item is a vibrant lithograph or serigraph print, likely a poster, by Joan Miró, specifically created for the Expo '70 World's Fair in Osaka, Japan. The artwork is characterized by Miró's signature Surrealist and abstract style, featuring bold, primary, and secondary colors (red, yellow, blue, green, black) against an off-white background. The central motif appears to be an abstract, somewhat anthropomorphic form with a large red circular 'head' containing two white-rimmed black ovals and a small yellow circle. Surrounding this are various whimsical and organic shapes: a yellow starburst or flower, red splatters resembling dots or berries, a prominent blue curvilinear stroke, a black hand-like form with five digits, and a green spiral. The artist's name, 'MIRO', is handwritten in large, gestural black letters across the center of the piece, integrating directly into the composition rather than functioning merely as a signature. A smaller, more formal signature, 'Miró', is visible in black ink in the lower right corner. In the lower left corner, 'Miro.' is visible, along with an edition number '97/300', indicating that this is a limited edition print. The medium appears to be paper, and the printing technique results in a somewhat textured, painterly effect, suggesting lithography or screenprinting. The colors are generally bright and well-saturated, indicating good preservation. There are no immediately apparent significant condition issues such as tears, folds, or severe discoloration, though minor surface irregularities might be present upon closer inspection. The overall style is characteristic of Miró's late career, emphasizing playful abstraction and bold graphic impact. The craftsmanship appears to be of high quality, consistent with fine art printmaking.