Surrealism: First and Always

Step into a world where dreams, imagination, and reality collide! Surrealism: First and Always is the defining book celebrating the centenary of one of the most revolutionary art movements of the 20th century—and an essential addition to any art lover’s library.

Created as the official catalogue accompanying the 100th-anniversary celebration of Surrealism at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, this richly illustrated volume explores the movement’s extraordinary legacy and the artists who dared to look beyond the obvious. From René Magritte and Max Ernst to Leonora Carrington, Salvador Dalí, Dorothea Tanning, and many more, the book reveals how Surrealism transformed the way we see, think, and experience the world.

Just like Surrealism itself, this catalogue refuses to follow a straight line. Its multi-directional layout and uninhibited design create an immersive visual experience, while original essays by leading academics offer fascinating insight into the movement’s ideas, history, and enduring influence. Excerpts from André Breton’s Surrealist Manifesto bring readers directly to the words that helped ignite it all.

Whether you’re a longtime Surrealist devotee or simply curious about the art movement that changed everything, Surrealism: First and Always invites you to leave ordinary thinking behind and see the world a little differently.

Details

• Hardcover 
• 344 pages
• Dimension: 12.6in x 8.7in x 1.5in