Parler seul

This large abstract lithograph by Joan Miró, dating to 1947, was later featured in the celebrated illustrated book Parler seul—a collaboration between Miró and Tristan Tzara. Parler seul undertakes a surreal exploration of language, the subconscious, and the human experience. Tzara’s poetic text is a stream-of-consciousness reflection on themes such as isolation, inner turmoil, and the breakdown of traditional communication. His writing is deeply experimental, playing with the disjointed and fragmented nature of words and meaning. Miró’s abstract and colorful lithographs visually encapsulate the emotions and concepts present in Tzara’s poetry.