Surrealism Is 100. The World's Still Surreal.

Surrealism Is 100. The World's Still Surreal.

2/7/2025

notes

a fun read to discover old and new art.

the surrealism being generated by LLMs today certainly stands in contrast to the more human centric surrealism artists are creating

link

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/28/arts/design/surrealism-centennial-pompidou-brussels.html

summary

A century after its birth, Surrealism is still relevant, with exhibitions worldwide exploring its enduring impact on art and culture. The article delves into the movement's history, its philosophical and political underpinnings, and its continued influence on contemporary artists.

tags

Surrealism ꞏ art ꞏ exhibition ꞏ history ꞏ dreams ꞏ André Breton ꞏ Salvador Dalí ꞏ René Magritte ꞏ feminist art ꞏ cultural production