Surrealism Beyond Borders Virtual Opening | Met Exhibitions

Nearly from its inception, Surrealism has had an international scope, but knowledge of the movement has been formed primarily through a Western European focus. Join Stephanie D’Alessandro, the Leonard A. Lauder Curator of Modern Art and Senior Research Coordinator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Met, and explore this exhibition, which reconsiders the true “movement” of Surrealism beyond boundaries of geography and chronology—and within networks that span Eastern Europe to the Caribbean, Asia to North Africa, and Australia to Latin America. Including examples from almost eight decades and produced across at least 45 countries, Surrealism Beyond Borders offers a fresh appraisal of some of the collective concerns and exchanges—as well as historical, national, and local distinctions—that will recast appreciation of this most revolutionary and globe-spanning movement.

The virtual opening is sponsored by Di Donna Galleries and Phillips.

The exhibition is made possible by the Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore Foundation.

Additional support is provided by the Placido Arango Fund, the Gail and Parker Gilbert Fund, Alice Cary Brown and W.L. Lyons Brown, the John Pritzker Family Fund, and The International Council of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

It is organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Tate Modern.

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[satnamo]

Nothing is more precious than:
1. Independence
2. Freedom
3. Joy

[huntrrams]

I wish more museums did this for those who can’t come to a art exhibit. This was interesting and made me fell in love with the art work!

[robertshaver]

I wish that we had more art classes/lectures like this. The curator added more value than any of the individual pieces of work. Thank you.

[tspreston]

My mother in law is Cossette Zeno. One of the artists discussed. The exhibit opening was last Monday in NY

[gabrielalemus]

I love how there is room in this exhibit for a permanence of the impermanent and ever shifting circumstances of our global political and social lives - freedom of expression, gender, forms that evolve.

[ornetc]

I am very happy that Sea by Harue Koga, 1929, the most monumental work of Surrealism in Japan, is introduced in this exhibition! from Japan

[nancywalter]

What an amazing presentation. Thank you so much. The amount of work, people and artwork collation that goes into an exhibit of this kind is mind boggling. I just wish the show was on longer so I could get there... thank you.

[harperwelch]

Wonderful exhibit story. Really a much-needed refresher course on Surrealism. In Art School, it was skipped through lightly without stopping long enough to understand what was being expressed. It all feels new again and very contemporary. There are stories to tell.

[slynewwave]

wow !!!! a real great curation! unbeliveable reasearch.... bravo!

[lulamax]

Love this virtual tour! Can’t wait for more!

[BowWowVideo]

Incredible collection and presentation. Kudos to all involved, informing and educating with simple-credible dialog that prompts ideals and values. This was a gift, thank you.

[susiefairfield]

Thank you The Met; Surrealism is my favorite art, second to Da Daism Love this exhibition

[ashandwit]

Suzanne Cesaire: "surrealism... is the tightrope of our hope." YES.

[ym-vhrv]

I really love Harue Koga’s art!
アメリカまで見に行きたいなぁ！

[sclugstone]

This is a superb introduction to the exhibit, and the subject in general. I truly am excited to see this exhibit in person.

[jaguar]

Excellently curated and narrated exhibition.
Thank you

[IngridSaybe]

I do remember every detail. A great exhibition.

[darrellkr]

So informative. I did not know about all the Surrealists in many countries.

[LeadSalad]

Exquisitely done. This was fascinating in every conceivable way. 🙂

[DianaKazimiera-]

Fantastique et intéressant présentation...merci beaucoup. Respecté 🕊️