Joan Barbará
Barcelona, 1927 - 2013
Joan Barbarà was a distinguished Catalan printmaker and artist whose career spanned several decades, marked by collaborations with renowned figures like Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso. His artistic production ranged widely, encompassing figurative painting and abstract collage, demonstrating his versatile approach and deep exploration of different mediums. In Barcelona, Barbarà founded Taller 46, a renowned printmaking workshop that became a hub for local and international artists seeking a space to master and experiment with graphic arts techniques. His expertise and dedication to printmaking continue to live on through his son, Virgili, and grandson, Om, who both actively work, teach, and inspire new generations of contemporary artists.
