#the surrealist movement

[hplovecraftmuseum]

At top below are 9 members of the Surrealist movement. The photo was taken around 1933 in Paris, France. Lt - Rt they are: Tristan Tzara, Paul Eluard, Andre Breton, Jean Rap, Salvador Dali, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, Rene Crevel, and Man Ray. Below are some of the gentlemen that would power the major post-Derleth, H. P. Lovecraft scholarship movement beginning in the early 70s. Their names are listed in a previous Exhibit, but the importance to the serious investigation of Lovecraft's works and life by these individuals cannot be overstated. One has to wonder if the similarities of the later photo's composition was in answer to the older? (Exhibit 306)

[huariqueje]

Portrait of René Crevel - Pavel Tchelitchew , 1930s.

Russian, 1898-1957

Gouache on paper,  64 x 49 cm. 25.2 x 19.3 in.

[internationalemeteorologie]

Aryz

El festejo (series). 2022

[pmamtraveller]

THE ARTIST’s DREAM | 1900 | by EMIL HOLÁREK

The painting is a captivating exploration of the artist's subconscious mind and creative psyche. It reflects the broader artistic and intellectual movements of the turn of the century, particularly the burgeoning interest in psychology and the unconscious.

The composition is complex, with layers of symbolism and surreal imagery that invite interpretation. At the center of the painting stands the artist himself, depicted in a state of deep contemplation. His gaze is introspective, suggesting a journey into the depths of his own psyche.

Surrounding the central figure are a plethora of symbolic elements that hint at the inner workings of the artist's mind. Strange creatures, fantastical landscapes, and enigmatic symbols populate the canvas, creating a sense of otherworldly wonder. Each element seems to hold a deeper meaning.

One notable aspect is its exploration of the subconscious and the role of dreams in the creative process. By delving into the realm of dreams, HOLÁREK taps into a source of inspiration that transcends rational thought. The painting suggests that the artist's most profound insights and innovative ideas may arise from the depths of his unconscious mind.

The use of symbolism is particularly potent in this work. From the presence of celestial bodies to the juxtaposition of light and shadow, each element contributes to the overall narrative of the painting. Through these symbols, HOLÁREK communicates themes of creativity, spirituality, and the mysteries of human existence.

In conclusion, "ARTIST’s DREAM" is a masterful exploration of the subconscious mind and the creative process. Through its intricate composition and symbolic imagery, EMIL HOLÁREK invites viewers to embark on a journey into the depths of the artist's imagination.

[thetryhardaesthete]

My Top 5 Painters 5/5 - Mariusz Lewdanowski They are characterized by an impressive play of light, color, space and contrast. Although the artist titles his paintings, he does not explain their meaning. Thanks to that, you can let your imagination run free, immersing yourself in a reality so different from the one we deal with every day.

[possible-streetwear]

[kharacore]

the accommodations of desire (1929), salvador dalí

[spaceintruderdetector]

https://archive.org/details/surrealist-sabotage-and-the-war-on-work

In Surrealist sabotage and the war on work, art historian Abigail Susik uncovers the expansive parameters of the international surrealist movement’s ongoing engagement with an aesthetics of sabotage between the 1920s and the 1970s, demonstrating how surrealists unceasingly sought to transform the work of art into a form of unmanageable anti-work. In four case studies devoted to surrealism’s transatlantic war on work, Susik analyses how artworks and texts by Man Ray, André Breton, Simone Breton, André Thirion, Óscar Domínguez, Konrad Klapheck, and the Chicago surrealists, among others, were pivotally impacted by the intransigent surrealist concepts of principled work refusal, permanent strike, and autonomous pleasure. Underscoring surrealism’s profound relevance for readers engaged in ongoing debates about gendered labour and the wage gap, endemic over-work and exploitation, and the vicissitudes of knowledge work and the gig economy, Surrealist sabotage and the war on work reveals that surrealism’s creative work refusal retains immense relevance in our wired world.

[angelkarafilli]

Paul Éluard born Eugène Émile Paul Grindel was a French poet and one of the founders of the Surrealist movement.

In 1916, he chose the name Paul Éluard, a matronymic borrowed from his maternal grandmother. He adhered to Dadaism and became one of the pillars of Surrealism by opening the way to artistic action politically committed to the Communist Party.

During World War II, he was the author of several poems against Nazism that circulated clandestinely. He became known worldwide as The Poet of Freedom and is considered the most gifted of French surrealist poets.

Tout dire

Le tout est de tout dire, et je manque de mots

Et je manque de temps, et je manque d΄audace

Je rêve et je dévide au hasard mes images

J΄ai mal vécu, et mal appris à parler clair.

Tout dire les roches, la route et les pavés

Les rues et leurs passants les champs et les bergers

Le duvet du printemps la rouille de l΄hiver

Le froid et la chaleur composant un seul fruit

Je veux montrer la foule et chaque homme en détail

Avec ce qui l΄anime et qui le désespère

Et sous ses saisons d΄homme tout ce qui l΄éclaire

Son espoir et son sang son histoire et sa peine

Je veux montrer la foule immense divisée

La foule cloisonnée comme un cimetière

Et la foule plus forte que son ombre impure

Ayant rompu ses murs ayant vaincu ses maîtres

La famille des mains, la famille des feuilles

Et l΄animal errant sans personnalité

Le fleuve et la rosée fécondants et fertiles

La justice debout le pouvoir bien planté

Pouvoir Tout Dire (1951)

[slowandsweet]

The painter Mark Ryden is one of the prominent representatives of the Lowbrow art movement, which is also called Surrealist Pop.

[casstars]

"weirdcore art" "dreamcore art" babygirl that's called surrealism its a huge art movement did we all collectively forget about this!!!

[calpalsworld]

People utilizing the power of AI to press a button and generate liminal space images via stolen art and photography in 2020: this has never been done before Im so smart (not true)

People utilizing the power of the subconscious mind to capture shadows as light on a page and smash a found object lobster and a broken phone together in 1900: this has never been done before Im so smart (kinda true)

[lydiduh]

i love surreal art but i wish it was more publicized that salvador dali was a fascist poo poo

[artisticdivasworld]

Surrealism: What it is and How to Use it in Your Art

We are once again going to explore an art movement, called Surrealism, that has impacted all of the art today that we see. We have visited several others, and you can find those here  and here but today, I want to dive into a topic that fascinates many of us in the art world: surrealism. It’s a movement that challenges our perceptions and encourages us to explore the depths of our imagination.…

[starkidlabs]

Found a guy who’s whole Instagram career is shitting on other peoples art while he produces shitty art himself (but obviously he thinks his own art is good).

[thetryhardaesthete]

My Top 5 Painters 2/5 - Yves Tanguy

Tanguy's paintings have a unique, immediately recognizable style of nonrepresentational surrealism. They show vast, abstract landscapes, mostly in a tightly limited palette of colors, only occasionally showing flashes of contrasting color accents. Typically, these alien landscapes are populated with various abstract shapes, sometimes angular and sharp as shards of glass, sometimes with an intriguingly organic look to them, like giant amoebae suddenly turned to stone