Why the traditional history of Surrealism is missing half the world
In short: Surrealism is often viewed through a narrow Western European lens, but its true reach was global. This discussion from The Metropolitan Museum of Art examines the movement's international scope, challenging the historical blind spots and erasures that have limited our understanding of its development across geography and time.
The symposium, held on January 21, 2022, brings together scholars including Dawn Adès, Joan Kee, and Zita Cristina Nunes to re-evaluate the Surrealist movement. By moving beyond a Western-centric perspective, the panel addresses how geographic and chronological boundaries have historically shaped—and restricted—the study of Surrealism.
This conversation serves as a continuation of the exhibition 'Surrealism Beyond Borders,' presented by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational. The participants investigate the consequences of these historical oversights, aiming to uncover the global connections and diverse artistic contributions that define the movement's true, expansive nature.
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