Surreal On Paper

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Discover the enduring influence of Surrealism through its most intimate medium: works on paper. This book explores a century-old artistic movement that began in 1920s Paris, highlighting the power of drawings, sketches, and collages in expressing the unconscious mind.

An in-depth look at Surrealism’s paper-based art and its lasting cultural impact.

Surrealism remains one of the most influential movements in modern avant-garde art. When it first appeared in Paris during the 1920s, Surrealists placed a strong emphasis on works on paper as central to their creative process. Through a variety of techniques-drawings, sketches, collages, and collaborative works-they delved into the unconscious and the instinctive.

This book is a companion to the Surreal on Paper exhibition held at the SMK, National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen. It features an extensive selection of Surrealist paper works created by some of the movement’s most important figures.

More than just a visual journey, the book includes contributions from four scholars who explore Surrealism’s continuing relevance today. They discuss its connections with themes such as gender, biology, nature, and the occult, inviting readers to revisit this extraordinary artistic world.

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