Born in Barcelona, Joan Brossa was a central figure in the post-Civil War Catalan avant-garde. He co-founded the influential artistic group Dau al Set in 1948, which sought to challenge the cultural stagnation of the era through surrealist and dadaist influences.

Brossa is best recognized for his visual poetry, where he manipulated typography and layout to transform language into graphic art. His practice extended to the creation of 'object poems,' which utilized everyday items to subvert traditional meanings and challenge the viewer's perception of reality.

His legacy remains deeply tied to the Catalan cultural identity, with his work frequently exhibited in major institutions across Spain and Europe. He is celebrated for his ability to bridge the gap between literature and the visual arts through a minimalist and often ironic aesthetic.