Thursday 7

Surrealism


“Whether or not his movement of poets, painters and provocateurs won any wars is debatable,” said Michael Rush, curator of “Invisible Rays: The Surrealism Legacy,” and Henry and Lois Foster Director of the Rose. “But what is certainly true is that the surrealist preoccupation with dream states, the unconscious, and the blending of objects and ideas from different disciplines and cultures has had a profound influence on artistic practices to the present day.” The surrealists, Rush added, sought nothing less than the liberation of the human race by unleashing the powers of the unconscious. For artists this meant both a formal exploration of dream states (Georgio de Chirico, Salvador Dali) and a free form expression of ideas in collages and assemblages (Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst). - Michael Rush
The Rose Art Museum in New York City unveiled both a historical and contemporary look at surrealism. "Invisible Rays: The Surrealism Legacy" is a collection of historical works from the museum which includes contemporary paintings and videos that " carry on the legacy of surrealism". Over thirty artists are included in this showcase, Dali, Max Ernst, Gregory Crewdson and Joan Miro to name a few. Since 2005, The Rose Museum has been able to collect 60 different contemporary pieces that reflect the most current trends. The exhibition is curated by Randi Hopkins.

"Exploring Surrealism, a New American Century and the Manipulation of Film Stock". Artdaily.org. Oct 20, 2008..

I have been exploring the real meaning of surrealism this semester and I'm hoping I can get to NY to see this exhibit. I think it would be an excellent source of inspiration for me.