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An elegant consideration of the Surrealist movement as a global phenomenon and why it continues to resonateWhy does Surrealism continue to fascinate us a century after André Breton’s Manifesto of Surrealism? How do we encounter Surrealism today? Mark Polizzotti vibrantly reframes the Surrealist movement in contemporary terms and offers insight into why it continues to inspire makers and consumers ... Read more

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